This page delivers traffic analytics for Marion County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Marion County, Alabama among 465 road miles divided in 4,241 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 579 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.
2,355
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.3 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.
6.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,898
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,355 vehicles per day in Marion County, Alabama that results in 1,052,610 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈384 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: Marion sees 60% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,355 vehicles per day against 5,932), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,052,610 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈384 million per year), roughly 0.7% of Alabama's statewide total. The average trip takes 30.3 minutes, 5% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 55% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 21% of counties in Alabama see less traffic than Marion's 2,355 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 30.3 minutes is longer than 11% of counties in Alabama.
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.
5,896
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.3 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.
10.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,416
A significant volume of traffic in Marion County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,896 vehicles per day, 271% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,590 vehicles per day. That average covers 117 highway road miles divided in 754 segments (average segment length 822 ft), together carrying 643,321 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈235 million per year). Trucks constitute 22.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 52% higher than the state average, at 22.5% - positioning Marion as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 93% of counties in Alabama see a lower highway truck share than Marion's 22.5%. 49% of counties in Alabama see fewer highway trucks per day than Marion's roughly 1,325.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,590
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
6.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,470
The non-highway road network in Marion County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,590 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,896 vehicles per day. That average covers 348 non-highway road miles divided in 3,487 segments (average segment length 527 ft), together carrying 409,289 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈149 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 60% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 6.1% is 58% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 11% of counties in Alabama see shorter overall travel times than Marion. Trip origins here have higher average income than 18% of counties in Alabama. 85% of counties in Alabama have a younger driver population than Marion.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 64% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 2% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Marion County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +10% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Marion
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,355
5,932
-60.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.2%
10.6%
+62.4%
Truck % (Highway)
22.5%
14.8%
+51.7%
Avg. Travel Time
30.3 min
31.8 min
-4.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,355 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Marion's highway truck share of 22.5% is higher than 93% of counties in Alabama.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 64% above the daily average.
Approximately 16% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Marion County, Alabama.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 10% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 2,007 vehicles per day - a 15% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 17.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.5% on highways.
Drivers on Marion roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $52,898 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
