This page delivers traffic analytics for Mobile County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Mobile County, Alabama among 1,015 road miles divided in 29,140 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 184 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.
9,114
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
21.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,336
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,114 vehicles per day in Mobile County, Alabama that results in 10,314,956 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.8 billion 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 31.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: At 9,114 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Mobile carries 54% more traffic than the state average of 5,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Mobile accounts for about 7.3% of Alabama's statewide total, at 10,314,956 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.8 billion per year). Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 31.4 minutes on average. At 37% higher than the state level, the 21.3% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 98% of counties in Alabama see less traffic than Mobile's 9,114 vehicles per day. 31% of counties in Alabama have a shorter average travel time than Mobile's 31.4 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.
14,140
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.0 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.
28.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,017
A significant volume of traffic in Mobile County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,140 vehicles per day, 59% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,873 vehicles per day. That average covers 216 highway road miles divided in 1,329 segments (average segment length 858 ft), together carrying 4,263,703 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 billion per year). No more than 2 other counties in Alabama move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 13.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.8%, highway truck share is 7% lower than the state average, marking Mobile as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Mobile's highway truck share (13.8%) is higher than 46% of counties in Alabama. Mobile's highway truck count is higher than 85% of counties in Alabama, at roughly 1,946 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,873
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.1 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.
20.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,482
The non-highway road network in Mobile County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,873 vehicles per day, 37% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,140 vehicles per day. That average covers 799 non-highway road miles divided in 27,811 segments (average segment length 152 ft), together carrying 6,051,253 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.2 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 61% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (20.9%) runs 42% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Mobile's overall average travel time exceeds 31% of counties in Alabama. Mobile's average driver income exceeds 82% of counties in Alabama. The driver population here skews older than 18% of counties in Alabama.
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 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Mobile County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Mobile
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,114
5,932
+53.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.8%
10.6%
-17.1%
Truck % (Highway)
13.8%
14.8%
-7.1%
Avg. Travel Time
31.4 min
31.8 min
-1.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,114 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Mobile's average travel time of 31.4 minutes is longer than 31% of counties in Alabama.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 8,370 vehicles per day - a 8% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.8% on highways.
Approximately 19% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Mobile County, Alabama. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Mobile roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,336 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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 67% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
