This page delivers traffic analytics for Fayette County, West Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Fayette County, West Virginia among 333 road miles divided in 3,315 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 531 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.
4,860
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.3 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.
13.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,814
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,860 vehicles per day in Fayette County, West Virginia that results in 2,486,814 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈908 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the West Virginia state averages: At 4,860 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Fayette carries 34% less traffic than the state average of 7,367 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Fayette accounts for about 3.4% of West Virginia's statewide total, at 2,486,814 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈908 million per year). The average trip takes 30.3 minutes, 1% lower than the state level. At 39% lower than the state level, the 13.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 44% of counties in West Virginia see less traffic than Fayette's 4,860 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 30.3 minutes is longer than 52% of counties in West Virginia.
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.
21,066
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.7 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.
51.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,059
A significant volume of traffic in Fayette County, West Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 21,066 vehicles per day, 429% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,984 vehicles per day. That average covers 85 highway road miles divided in 170 segments (average segment length 2,638 ft), together carrying 1,731,800 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈632 million per year). 85% of counties in West Virginia move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 18.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 18.9%, highway truck share is 26% higher than the state average, marking Fayette as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 87% of counties in West Virginia. Fayette's highway truck count is higher than 96% of counties in West Virginia, at roughly 3,992 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,984
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.3 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.
11.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,772
The non-highway road network in Fayette County, West Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,984 vehicles per day, 81% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 21,066 vehicles per day. That average covers 248 non-highway road miles divided in 3,145 segments (average segment length 417 ft), together carrying 755,014 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈276 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 62% fewer trucks by share. At 46% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 11.1% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 52% of counties in West Virginia. Fayette's average driver income exceeds 35% of counties in West Virginia. Fayette's median driver age is higher than 44% of counties in West Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Fayette County, West Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Fayette
West Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,860
7,367
-34.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.4%
11.0%
+39.5%
Truck % (Highway)
18.9%
15.1%
+25.7%
Avg. Travel Time
30.3 min
30.8 min
-1.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,860 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Fayette have higher average income than 35% of counties in West Virginia.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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 84% above the daily average.
Approximately 41% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Fayette County, West Virginia. 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 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $55,814 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 15.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.9% on highways.
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)
