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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day6,880 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 6.0% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 28.8 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 19.1% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 46.9 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $96,135 |
A typical monitored road in Jefferson County, West Virginia sees 6,880 vehicles per day, while its 260 miles of monitored roads together handle 2,066,944 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈754 million per year). Cars dominate: trucks are just 6.0% of traffic, under the 11.0% across West Virginia.
At 6,880 vehicles per day, the average road in Jefferson carries somewhat less traffic than the state average of 7,367 (7% less). Across the whole network, that travel is about 2.8% of West Virginia's statewide total. By volume, Jefferson's 6,880 vehicles per day outpaces 72% of counties in West Virginia.
The average trip takes 28.8 minutes, 6% lower than the state level. On travel time, Jefferson runs shorter than 69% of counties in West Virginia.
Congestion is somewhat lower than the state level, at a ratio of 19.1% (11% lower) - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning.
| Traffic | vehicles per day22,122 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 7.2% |
| Average travel time | 33.5 min |
| Congestion ratio | 47.4% |
| Drivers’ average age | 47.0 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $94,583 |
Travel in Jefferson County, West Virginia splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (49% of vehicle-miles) on highways. 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.
Highways make up 20% of the monitored road miles (53 miles, 264 segments), so they carry more than their share: 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.
The concentration of trucks on highways (7.2%) is 52% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here carry mainly commuter and local trips, with little through freight.
By share, Jefferson has the lowest highway truck concentration in West Virginia, at 7.2%. 54% of counties in West Virginia see more highway trucks per day than Jefferson's roughly 1,604.
| Traffic | vehicles per day6,000 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 4.8% |
| Average travel time | 28.5 min |
| Congestion ratio | 17.5% |
| Drivers’ average age | 46.9 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $97,302 |
Travel in Jefferson County, West Virginia splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (51% of vehicle-miles) on local roads. On the average non-highway road, that comes to 6,000 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 80% of the monitored road miles (208 miles in 4,569 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 1,055,243 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈385 million per year). About 1 in 21 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (4.8%).
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.
Jefferson also has the highest average driver income in West Virginia among trip origins - $96,135. Jefferson's median driver age is lower than 94% of counties in West Virginia.
Jefferson County's biggest difference from the West Virginia average is its highway truck share, 52% below it. Its truck share is also 45% below.
| Metric | Jefferson County | 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% |
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.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 6,880 | 6.0% | 2,066,944 | 28.8 min | 19.1% |
| Berkeley County, West Virginia | 9,795 | 10.2% | 4,763,961 | 32.1 min | 22.3% |
| Clarke County, Virginia | 3,228 | 8.3% | 937,413 | 34.8 min | 13.1% |
| Washington County, Maryland | 4,572 | 13.9% | 4,960,209 | 33.9 min | 16.0% |
| Loudoun County, Virginia | 6,716 | 6.1% | 7,945,320 | 31.6 min | 20.3% |
| West Virginia average | 7,367 | 11.0% | N/A | 30.8 min | 21.5% |
On average driver income, Jefferson County tops the West Virginia field outright.
| 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.
Traffic concentrates on a few corridors: the three busiest roads average 45,494 vehicles a day, against 6,880 on the average road in Jefferson County.
WV 9 leads with 54,090 vehicles a day, 3,182 of them trucks (5.9%). It tops the truck ranking too, with the most trucks.
Berryville Pike carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 38.3 minutes against 28.8 county-wide.
WV 9 is a trunk route for the county, carrying 7.9 times the county average on its busiest stretch; trucks are 5.9% of it, in line with the county-wide 6.0%.
US 340 is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 58% longer than at free-flow speed, against 19% county-wide.
Delays build on Washington Street: its congestion ratio of 63% over free-flow time is well above the county's 19%.
Berryville Pike peaks at 27,730 vehicles a day, 4.0 times the county average; trucks are 8.2% of it, above the county-wide 6.0%.
5th Avenue carries 2.5 times the county average at its busiest, 653 of them trucks (3.8%, below the county-wide 6.0%).
Charles Town Pike carries 2.4 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 35.8 minutes.
The average monitored road in Jefferson carries 6,880 vehicles per day, 7% less than the West Virginia average of 7,367.
Yes - Jefferson has the highest average driver income of any county in West Virginia, at $96,135.
Approximately 25% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Jefferson County, West Virginia. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
The average trip in Jefferson takes 28.8 minutes, 6% shorter than the West Virginia average of 30.8 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
Trucks make up about 6.0% of all traffic in Jefferson County, West Virginia, rising to 7.2% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
WV 9 carries the most, 54,090 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by US 340 (41,876), Washington Street (40,516), Berryville Pike (27,730), 5th Avenue (17,352). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
WV 9, with about 3,182 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 5.9% of its 54,090 vehicles.
About 54,090 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 3,182 trucks (5.9%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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