This page delivers traffic analytics for Jefferson County, West Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jefferson County, West Virginia among 260 road miles divided in 4,833 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 284 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.
6,880
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.8 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.
19.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$96,135
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,880 vehicles per day in Jefferson County, West Virginia that results in 2,066,944 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈754 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 17 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 28.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the West Virginia state averages: At 6,880 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Jefferson carries 7% less traffic than the state average of 7,367 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Jefferson accounts for about 2.8% of West Virginia's statewide total, at 2,066,944 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈754 million per year). At 28.8 minutes, the average travel time is 6% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 11% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 19.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Jefferson's 6,880 vehicles per day outpaces 72% of counties in West Virginia. On travel time, Jefferson runs longer than 31% of counties in West 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.
22,122
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.5 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.
47.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$94,583
A significant volume of traffic in Jefferson County, West Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 22,122 vehicles per day, 269% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,000 vehicles per day. That average covers 53 highway road miles divided in 264 segments (average segment length 1,053 ft), together carrying 1,011,701 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈369 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 70% of counties in West Virginia. Trucks constitute 7.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (7.2%) is 52% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Jefferson serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Jefferson also posts the lowest highway truck share in West Virginia - 7.2%. Jefferson's highway truck count is higher than 46% of counties in West Virginia, at roughly 1,604 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,000
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.5 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.
17.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$97,302
The non-highway road network in Jefferson County, West Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,000 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 22,122 vehicles per day. That average covers 208 non-highway road miles divided in 4,569 segments (average segment length 240 ft), together carrying 1,055,243 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈385 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 34% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (17.5%) runs 15% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 31% of counties in West Virginia see shorter overall travel times than Jefferson. At $96,135, the average driver income for trips originating here is the highest in West Virginia. Jefferson's median driver age is higher than 6% of counties in West Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Jefferson County, West Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Jefferson
West Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,880
7,367
-6.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.0%
11.0%
-45.5%
Truck % (Highway)
7.2%
15.1%
-51.9%
Avg. Travel Time
28.8 min
30.8 min
-6.4%
How Jefferson County compares
Jefferson County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Jefferson County moves 44.4% of the total daily travel; it has the second busiest roads of the five. The same kind of road, just less of it: traffic per road matches the areas around it while the network itself is smaller.
Jefferson County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the West Virginia average for scale.
On average driver income, Jefferson County tops the West Virginia field outright.
Where Jefferson 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
Jefferson County
West Virginia rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
6,880
#16 of 55
Highway vehicle-miles per day
1,011,701
#15 of 47
Truck share on highways
7.2%
#47 of 47
Highway trucks per day
1,604
#26 of 47
Average travel time
28.8 min
#38 of 55
Average driver income
$96,135
#1 of 55
Average driver age
46.9 yrs
#52 of 55
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #1 of 55 on average driver income, against #47 of 47 on truck share on highways.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,880 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Jefferson has the highest average driver income of any county in West Virginia, at $96,135.
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 83% above the daily average.
Approximately 25% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Jefferson 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 28.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Jefferson roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $96,135 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 6.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.2% 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)
