This page delivers traffic analytics for Forest County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Forest County, Pennsylvania among 106 road miles divided in 693 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 807 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.
1,230
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.9 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.
5.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,796
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,230 vehicles per day in Forest County, Pennsylvania that results in 102,521 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈37.4 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 40.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: Forest's average daily traffic volume is 78% lower than the state average - 1,230 vehicles per day against 5,617 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Forest accounts for about 0.0% of Pennsylvania's statewide total, at 102,521 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈37.4 million per year). The average trip takes 40.9 minutes, 18% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 5.5% is 67% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Forest's 1,230 vehicles per day outpaces 2% of counties in Pennsylvania. 95% of counties in Pennsylvania have a shorter average travel time than Forest's 40.9 minutes.
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.
1,372
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
2.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
57.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,925
A significant volume of traffic in Forest County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,372 vehicles per day, 15% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,198 vehicles per day. That average covers 15 highway road miles divided in 126 segments (average segment length 614 ft), together carrying 17,956 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈6.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.5%, highway truck share is 40% lower than the state average, marking Forest as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 8% of counties in Pennsylvania see a lower highway truck share than Forest's 9.5%. Forest also moves the lowest raw count of highway trucks in Pennsylvania, at roughly 116 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,198
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.7 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.
6.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,952
The non-highway road network in Forest County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,198 vehicles per day, 13% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,372 vehicles per day. That average covers 91 non-highway road miles divided in 567 segments (average segment length 850 ft), together carrying 84,566 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈30.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 18% higher than on highways. Non-highway congestion (6.2%) runs 61% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Forest's overall average travel time exceeds 95% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trip origins here have higher average income than 2% of counties in Pennsylvania. Forest's median driver age is higher than 97% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Forest County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Forest
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,230
5,617
-78.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.9%
10.6%
+2.2%
Truck % (Highway)
9.5%
15.8%
-39.9%
Avg. Travel Time
40.9 min
34.6 min
+18.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,230 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Forest carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Pennsylvania, at roughly 116 trucks per day.
Trucks account for approximately 10.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.5% on highways.
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 88% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 40.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Forest roads have a median age of 55 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,796 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 13% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Forest County, Pennsylvania.
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)
