This page delivers traffic analytics for Henrico County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Henrico County, Virginia among 662 road miles divided in 14,913 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 234 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.
8,298
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
21.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$109,921
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,298 vehicles per day in Henrico County, Virginia that results in 8,094,711 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.0 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: Henrico sees 55% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (8,298 vehicles per day against 5,349), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 8,094,711 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.0 billion per year), roughly 3.6% of Virginia's statewide total. Journey times run 1% lower than the state level, at 31.3 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 21.2% is 26% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Henrico's 8,298 vehicles per day outpaces 81% of counties in Virginia. 38% of counties in Virginia have a shorter average travel time than Henrico's 31.3 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.
26,091
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.
38.2 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.
45.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$109,653
A significant volume of traffic in Henrico County, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 26,091 vehicles per day, 250% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,461 vehicles per day. That average covers 138 highway road miles divided in 670 segments (average segment length 1,087 ft), together carrying 4,046,921 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). That puts Henrico among the top 5 counties in Virginia for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 10.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.8%) is 18% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Henrico serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Henrico's highway truck share (10.8%) is higher than 48% of counties in Virginia. Henrico's highway truck count is higher than 78% of counties in Virginia, at roughly 2,810 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,461
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
3.8%
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.
20.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$110,122
The non-highway road network in Henrico County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,461 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 26,091 vehicles per day. That average covers 524 non-highway road miles divided in 14,243 segments (average segment length 194 ft), together carrying 4,047,790 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 3.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 65% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (20.0%) runs 28% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Henrico's overall average travel time exceeds 38% of counties in Virginia. Trip origins here have higher average income than 86% of counties in Virginia. The driver population here skews older than 25% of counties in Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Henrico County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Henrico
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,298
5,349
+55.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.3%
9.6%
-24.0%
Truck % (Highway)
10.8%
13.1%
-17.8%
Avg. Travel Time
31.3 min
31.7 min
-1.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,298 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Henrico carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 78% of counties in Virginia, at roughly 2,810 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 7.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.8% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 7,482 vehicles per day - a 10% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
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)
