This page delivers traffic analytics for Fayette County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Fayette County, Ohio among 451 road miles divided in 5,517 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 432 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,502
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.7 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
9.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,323
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,502 vehicles per day in Fayette County, Ohio that results in 1,602,984 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈585 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: Fayette's average daily traffic volume is 57% lower than the state average - 2,502 vehicles per day against 5,773 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Fayette accounts for about 0.6% of Ohio's statewide total, at 1,602,984 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈585 million per year). At 33.7 minutes, the average travel time is 3% higher than the state level. At 45% lower than the state level, the 9.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 29% of counties in Ohio see less traffic than Fayette's 2,502 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 33.7 minutes is longer than 57% of counties in Ohio.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
11,618
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
28.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
62.6 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
24.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,351
A significant volume of traffic in Fayette County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,618 vehicles per day, 441% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,146 vehicles per day. That average covers 92 highway road miles divided in 207 segments (average segment length 2,347 ft), together carrying 1,071,283 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈391 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 56% of counties in Ohio. Trucks constitute 28.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (28.8%) is 93% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Fayette serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 98% of counties in Ohio see a lower highway truck share than Fayette's 28.8%. 85% of counties in Ohio see fewer highway trucks per day than Fayette's roughly 3,346.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,146
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
8.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,339
The non-highway road network in Fayette County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,146 vehicles per day, 82% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,618 vehicles per day. That average covers 359 non-highway road miles divided in 5,310 segments (average segment length 357 ft), together carrying 531,701 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈194 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 74% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.4% is 47% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 57% of counties in Ohio see shorter overall travel times than Fayette. 34% of counties in Ohio see lower average driver income among trip origins than Fayette. Fayette's median driver age is higher than 21% of counties in Ohio.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 8% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +11% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -20% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Fayette County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +11% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Fayette
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,502
5,773
-56.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.7%
9.9%
+118.9%
Truck % (Highway)
28.8%
14.9%
+93.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.7 min
32.9 min
+2.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,502 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Fayette skews older than 21% of counties in Ohio.
Traffic volumes are typically 11% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,999 vehicles per day - a 20% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Fayette roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,323 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 21.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 28.8% on highways.
Approximately 46% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Fayette County, Ohio. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
