This page delivers traffic analytics for Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jefferson County, Pennsylvania among 373 road miles divided in 3,807 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 518 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.
2,946
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
9.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,856
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,946 vehicles per day in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania that results in 1,162,775 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈424 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 32.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: Jefferson's average daily traffic volume is 48% lower than the state average - 2,946 vehicles per day against 5,617 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Jefferson accounts for about 0.5% of Pennsylvania's statewide total, at 1,162,775 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈424 million per year). Journey times run 5% lower than the state level, at 32.9 minutes on average. At 40% lower than the state level, the 9.9% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Jefferson carries more traffic than 29% of counties in Pennsylvania. 30% of counties in Pennsylvania have a shorter average travel time than Jefferson's 32.9 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.
6,950
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
31.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.2 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.
18.1%
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.
$61,470
A significant volume of traffic in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,950 vehicles per day, 200% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,314 vehicles per day. That average covers 80 highway road miles divided in 519 segments (average segment length 813 ft), together carrying 700,482 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈256 million per year). Trucks constitute 31.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 102% higher than the state average, at 31.8% - positioning Jefferson as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Jefferson's highway truck share (31.8%) is higher than 98% of counties in Pennsylvania. 86% of counties in Pennsylvania see fewer highway trucks per day than Jefferson's roughly 2,212.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,314
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
8.6%
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.
$60,174
The non-highway road network in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,314 vehicles per day, 67% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,950 vehicles per day. That average covers 294 non-highway road miles divided in 3,288 segments (average segment length 471 ft), together carrying 462,293 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈169 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 74% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.6% is 45% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 30% of counties in Pennsylvania. Jefferson's average driver income exceeds 9% of counties in Pennsylvania. 71% of counties in Pennsylvania have a younger driver population than Jefferson.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 64% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 24% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +17% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -36% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +17% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Jefferson
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,946
5,617
-47.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
22.4%
10.6%
+110.7%
Truck % (Highway)
31.8%
15.8%
+102.0%
Avg. Travel Time
32.9 min
34.6 min
-5.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,946 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Jefferson have higher average income than 9% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Drivers on Jefferson roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,856 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 22.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 31.8% on highways.
Approximately 29% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Jefferson 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 64% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 17% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,899 vehicles per day - a 36% decrease from the annual 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)
