This page delivers traffic analytics for Hancock County, West Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hancock County, West Virginia among 113 road miles divided in 2,227 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 267 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.
6,971
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
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.
21.3%
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.
$62,410
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,971 vehicles per day in Hancock County, West Virginia that results in 597,659 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈218 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 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 West Virginia state averages: At 6,971 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Hancock carries 5% less traffic than the state average of 7,367 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Hancock accounts for about 0.8% of West Virginia's statewide total, at 597,659 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈218 million per year). Journey times run 9% lower than the state level, at 28.1 minutes on average. At 1% lower than the state level, the 21.3% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Hancock's 6,971 vehicles per day outpaces 76% of counties in West Virginia. 24% of counties in West Virginia have a shorter average travel time than Hancock's 28.1 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.
5,300
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.0 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.
10.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,124
A significant volume of traffic in Hancock County, West Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,300 vehicles per day, 24% less than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,998 vehicles per day. That average covers 11 highway road miles divided in 36 segments (average segment length 1,621 ft), together carrying 59,280 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈21.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.8%) is 28% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Hancock serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 24% of counties in West Virginia. By raw truck volume, Hancock carries more highway trucks than 9% of counties in West Virginia.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,998
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.0 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.
21.5%
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.
$62,710
The non-highway road network in Hancock County, West Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,998 vehicles per day, 32% more than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,300 vehicles per day. That average covers 102 non-highway road miles divided in 2,191 segments (average segment length 245 ft), together carrying 538,379 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈197 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 40% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 21.5% is 4% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Hancock's overall average travel time exceeds 24% of counties in West Virginia. Trip origins here have higher average income than 70% of counties in West Virginia. Hancock's median driver age is higher than 69% of counties in West Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Hancock County, West Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hancock
West Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,971
7,367
-5.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.9%
11.0%
-37.7%
Truck % (Highway)
10.8%
15.1%
-28.5%
Avg. Travel Time
28.1 min
30.8 min
-8.8%
How Hancock County compares
Hancock County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Hancock County is 58.4% more congested and carries 65.6% more traffic on a typical road; it has the busiest roads of the five. The mirror image of a big network: fewer road-miles carrying heavier traffic, so the travel here is concentrated rather than spread out.
Hancock County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the West Virginia average for scale.
No county-level area in West Virginia records a lower highway travel volume than Hancock County.
Where Hancock County sits among West Virginia's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Hancock County
West Virginia rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
6,971
#14 of 55
Highway vehicle-miles per day
59,280
#47 of 47
Truck share on highways
10.8%
#36 of 47
Highway trucks per day
571
#43 of 47
Average travel time
28.1 min
#42 of 55
Average driver income
$62,410
#17 of 55
Average driver age
52.0 yrs
#18 of 55
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #14 of 55 on average daily traffic volume, against #47 of 47 on highway travel volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,971 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Hancock's average travel time of 28.1 minutes is longer than 24% of counties in West Virginia.
Drivers on Hancock roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $62,410 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
Approximately 64% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hancock 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.1 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)
