This page delivers traffic analytics for Lee County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lee County, Virginia among 205 road miles divided in 2,096 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 516 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.
2,293
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$45,696
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,293 vehicles per day in Lee County, Virginia that results in 402,574 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈147 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: At 2,293 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lee carries 57% less traffic than the state average of 5,349 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lee accounts for about 0.2% of Virginia's statewide total, at 402,574 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈147 million per year). The average trip takes 33.4 minutes, 6% higher than the state level. By volume, Lee's 2,293 vehicles per day outpaces 26% of counties in Virginia. Its average travel time of 33.4 minutes is longer than 68% of counties in 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.
3,813
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,124
A significant volume of traffic in Lee County, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,813 vehicles per day, 198% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,281 vehicles per day. That average covers 117 highway road miles divided in 838 segments (average segment length 738 ft), together carrying 307,497 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈112 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 25% lower than the state average, at 9.8% - positioning Lee as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Lee's highway truck share (9.8%) is higher than 36% of counties in Virginia. 5% of counties in Virginia see fewer highway trucks per day than Lee's roughly 374.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,281
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$44,247
The non-highway road network in Lee County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,281 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,813 vehicles per day. That average covers 88 non-highway road miles divided in 1,258 segments (average segment length 369 ft), together carrying 95,077 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈34.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 15% fewer trucks by share. Lee's overall average travel time exceeds 68% of counties in Virginia. Trip origins here have higher average income than 1% of counties in Virginia. Lee's median driver age is higher than 61% of counties in Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 78% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 11% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lee County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lee
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,293
5,349
-57.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.5%
9.6%
-1.1%
Truck % (Highway)
9.8%
13.1%
-25.0%
Avg. Travel Time
33.4 min
31.7 min
+5.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,293 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lee's average travel time of 33.4 minutes is longer than 68% of counties in Virginia.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 78% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 7% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,938 vehicles per day - a 15% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lee County, Virginia. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 9.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.8% 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)
