This page delivers traffic analytics for Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania among 656 road miles divided in 12,889 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 269 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.
5,785
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.8%
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.
17.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,806
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,785 vehicles per day in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania that results in 3,779,894 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: At 5,785 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lackawanna carries 3% more traffic than the state average of 5,617 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 3,779,894 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year), roughly 1.7% of Pennsylvania's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.5 minutes, 3% lower than the state level. At 7% higher than the state level, the 17.7% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lackawanna's 5,785 vehicles per day outpaces 86% of counties in Pennsylvania. 48% of counties in Pennsylvania have a shorter average travel time than Lackawanna's 33.5 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.
12,318
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.0 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.
24.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,794
A significant volume of traffic in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 12,318 vehicles per day, 125% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,475 vehicles per day. That average covers 168 highway road miles divided in 584 segments (average segment length 1,515 ft), together carrying 1,847,323 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈674 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 73% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trucks constitute 18.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 18.0%, highway truck share is 14% higher than the state average, marking Lackawanna as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 52% of counties in Pennsylvania. Lackawanna's highway truck count is higher than 54% of counties in Pennsylvania, at roughly 2,217 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,475
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
17.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,876
The non-highway road network in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,475 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 12,318 vehicles per day. That average covers 489 non-highway road miles divided in 12,305 segments (average segment length 210 ft), together carrying 1,932,571 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈705 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 67% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (17.4%) runs 10% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 48% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trip origins here have higher average income than 48% of counties in Pennsylvania. 32% of counties in Pennsylvania have a younger driver population than Lackawanna.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lackawanna
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,785
5,617
+3.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.8%
10.6%
+10.9%
Truck % (Highway)
18.0%
15.8%
+14.3%
Avg. Travel Time
33.5 min
34.6 min
-3.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,785 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Lackawanna skews older than 32% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 68% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lackawanna roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,806 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 11.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.0% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lackawanna 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.
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)
