This page delivers traffic analytics for Franklin City, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Franklin City, Virginia among 24 road miles divided in 579 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 222 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.
5,197
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.1 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.
11.9%
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.
$74,518
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,197 vehicles per day in Franklin City, Virginia that results in 134,005 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.9 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 28.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: At 5,197 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Franklin carries 3% less traffic than the state average of 5,349 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Franklin accounts for about 0.1% of Virginia's statewide total, at 134,005 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.9 million per year). At 28.1 minutes, the average travel time is 11% lower than the state level. At 29% lower than the state level, the 11.9% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 63% of counties in Virginia see less traffic than Franklin's 5,197 vehicles per day. On travel time, Franklin runs longer than 3% of counties in 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.
9,233
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
26.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
60.9 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.
22.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,674
A significant volume of traffic in Franklin City, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,233 vehicles per day, 79% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,162 vehicles per day. That average covers 5 highway road miles divided in 5 segments (average segment length 4,900 ft), together carrying 47,625 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈17.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 26.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 99% higher than the state average, at 26.1% - positioning Franklin as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 97% of counties in Virginia see a lower highway truck share than Franklin's 26.1%. Franklin's highway truck count is higher than 70% of counties in Virginia, at roughly 2,410 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,162
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.8 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.
11.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,489
The non-highway road network in Franklin City, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,162 vehicles per day, 44% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,233 vehicles per day. That average covers 20 non-highway road miles divided in 574 segments (average segment length 182 ft), together carrying 86,379 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈31.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 81% lower than on highways. At 25% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 11.8% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 3% of counties in Virginia. Trip origins here have higher average income than 49% of counties in Virginia. Franklin's median driver age is higher than 77% of counties in Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Franklin City, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Franklin
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,197
5,349
-2.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.4%
9.6%
+29.7%
Truck % (Highway)
26.1%
13.1%
+99.2%
Avg. Travel Time
28.1 min
31.7 min
-11.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,197 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Franklin skews older than 77% of counties in Virginia.
Weekday peaks occur between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM in the evening - about 93% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Franklin roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $74,518 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 78% of highway traffic and 46% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Franklin City, Virginia. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 12.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 26.1% 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)
