This page delivers traffic analytics for Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Fayette County, Pennsylvania among 624 road miles divided in 7,417 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 444 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.
3,456
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
9.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,415
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,456 vehicles per day in Fayette County, Pennsylvania that results in 2,007,537 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈733 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: Fayette's average daily traffic volume is 38% lower than the state average - 3,456 vehicles per day against 5,617 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 2,007,537 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈733 million per year), about 0.9% of Pennsylvania's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.1 minutes, 7% lower than the state level. At 41% lower than the state level, the 9.8% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Fayette carries more traffic than 45% of counties in Pennsylvania. On travel time, Fayette runs longer than 18% of counties in Pennsylvania.
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.
7,297
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.4 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.
16.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,236
A significant volume of traffic in Fayette County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,297 vehicles per day, 174% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,665 vehicles per day. That average covers 184 highway road miles divided in 1,266 segments (average segment length 766 ft), together carrying 1,138,367 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈416 million per year). By highway travel volume, Fayette outranks 54% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trucks constitute 9.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.2%, highway truck share is 41% lower than the state average, marking Fayette as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 6% of counties in Pennsylvania see a lower highway truck share than Fayette's 9.2%. By raw truck volume, Fayette carries more highway trucks than 10% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,665
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.9 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.
52.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,485
The non-highway road network in Fayette County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,665 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,297 vehicles per day. That average covers 441 non-highway road miles divided in 6,151 segments (average segment length 378 ft), together carrying 869,170 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈317 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 36% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.4% is 46% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 18% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trip origins here have higher average income than 14% of counties in Pennsylvania. The driver population here skews older than 70% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Fayette
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,456
5,617
-38.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.8%
10.6%
-26.8%
Truck % (Highway)
9.2%
15.8%
-41.5%
Avg. Travel Time
32.1 min
34.6 min
-7.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,456 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Fayette's highway truck share of 9.2% is higher than 6% of counties in Pennsylvania.
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 76% above the daily average.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Fayette County, Pennsylvania. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Fayette roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,415 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 7.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.2% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
