This page delivers traffic analytics for Mingo County, West Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Mingo County, West Virginia among 144 road miles divided in 939 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 809 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.
2,256
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.9 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.
7.8%
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.
$39,079
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,256 vehicles per day in Mingo County, West Virginia that results in 312,864 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈114 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 27.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the West Virginia state averages: At 2,256 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Mingo carries 69% less traffic than the state average of 7,367 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 312,864 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈114 million per year), roughly 0.4% of West Virginia's statewide total. The average trip takes 27.9 minutes, 9% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 7.8% is 64% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 6% of counties in West Virginia see less traffic than Mingo's 2,256 vehicles per day. 20% of counties in West Virginia have a shorter average travel time than Mingo's 27.9 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.
3,125
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
25.7 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.
9.8%
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.
$39,444
A significant volume of traffic in Mingo County, West Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,125 vehicles per day, 69% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,849 vehicles per day. That average covers 67 highway road miles divided in 300 segments (average segment length 1,186 ft), together carrying 189,358 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈69.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.5%) is 31% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Mingo serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Mingo's highway truck share (10.5%) is higher than 20% of counties in West Virginia. By raw truck volume, Mingo carries more highway trucks than 2% of counties in West Virginia.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,849
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.9 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.
6.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$38,490
The non-highway road network in Mingo County, West Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,849 vehicles per day, 41% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,125 vehicles per day. That average covers 76 non-highway road miles divided in 639 segments (average segment length 632 ft), together carrying 123,506 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈45.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 0% lower than on highways. At 67% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.8% signals easier movement on local roads. Mingo's overall average travel time exceeds 20% of counties in West Virginia. 2% of counties in West Virginia see lower average driver income among trip origins than Mingo. Mingo's median driver age is higher than 31% of counties in West Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Mingo County, West Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Mingo
West Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,256
7,367
-69.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.4%
11.0%
-5.2%
Truck % (Highway)
10.5%
15.1%
-30.6%
Avg. Travel Time
27.9 min
30.8 min
-9.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,256 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Mingo's highway truck share of 10.5% is higher than 20% of counties in West Virginia.
Approximately 22% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Mingo 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.
Trucks account for approximately 10.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.5% on highways.
Drivers on Mingo roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $39,079 - 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)
