This page delivers traffic analytics for Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Fulton County, Pennsylvania among 330 road miles divided in 1,979 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 880 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.
1,720
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
25.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 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.
8.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,954
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,720 vehicles per day in Fulton County, Pennsylvania that results in 1,019,697 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈372 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: Fulton sees 69% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,720 vehicles per day against 5,617), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,019,697 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈372 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Pennsylvania's statewide total. The average trip takes 34.6 minutes, on par with the state level. At 50% lower than the state level, the 8.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 6% of counties in Pennsylvania see less traffic than Fulton's 1,720 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 34.6 minutes is longer than 68% 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.
4,709
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
29.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
73.8 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.
11.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,528
A significant volume of traffic in Fulton County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,709 vehicles per day, 255% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,327 vehicles per day. That average covers 105 highway road miles divided in 230 segments (average segment length 2,403 ft), together carrying 803,797 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈293 million per year). Trucks constitute 29.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 29.8%, highway truck share is 89% higher than the state average, marking Fulton as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 94% of counties in Pennsylvania see a lower highway truck share than Fulton's 29.8%. Fulton's highway truck count is higher than 65% of counties in Pennsylvania, at roughly 1,402 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,327
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.4 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.
7.8%
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.
$66,313
The non-highway road network in Fulton County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,327 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,709 vehicles per day. That average covers 225 non-highway road miles divided in 1,749 segments (average segment length 680 ft), together carrying 215,900 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈78.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 71% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.8% is 51% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Fulton's overall average travel time exceeds 68% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trip origins here have higher average income than 33% of counties in Pennsylvania. Fulton's median driver age is higher than 64% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 30% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Fulton County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Fulton
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,720
5,617
-69.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
25.3%
10.6%
+137.9%
Truck % (Highway)
29.8%
15.8%
+89.1%
Avg. Travel Time
34.6 min
34.6 min
-0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,720 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Fulton carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 65% of counties in Pennsylvania, at roughly 1,402 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 68% above the daily average.
Drivers on Fulton roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $65,954 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,481 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 37% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Fulton 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.
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)
