This page delivers traffic analytics for Monroe County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Monroe County, Alabama among 216 road miles divided in 2,017 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 566 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.
3,297
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
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.
10.3%
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.
$47,306
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,297 vehicles per day in Monroe County, Alabama that results in 434,055 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈158 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 29.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: Monroe's average daily traffic volume is 44% lower than the state average - 3,297 vehicles per day against 5,932 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Monroe accounts for about 0.3% of Alabama's statewide total, at 434,055 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈158 million per year). At 29.8 minutes, the average travel time is 6% lower than the state level. At 34% lower than the state level, the 10.3% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Monroe carries more traffic than 50% of counties in Alabama. 6% of counties in Alabama have a shorter average travel time than Monroe's 29.8 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.
4,052
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.0 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.
10.3%
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.
$46,816
A significant volume of traffic in Monroe County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,052 vehicles per day, 27% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,202 vehicles per day. That average covers 22 highway road miles divided in 226 segments (average segment length 516 ft), together carrying 93,576 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈34.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 5% lower than the state average, at 14.1% - positioning Monroe as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Monroe's highway truck share (14.1%) is higher than 51% of counties in Alabama. By raw truck volume, Monroe carries more highway trucks than 19% of counties in Alabama.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,202
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.
28.6 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.
10.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,414
The non-highway road network in Monroe County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,202 vehicles per day, 21% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,052 vehicles per day. That average covers 194 non-highway road miles divided in 1,791 segments (average segment length 573 ft), together carrying 340,479 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈124 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 36% fewer trucks by share. At 30% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 10.3% signals easier movement on local roads. 6% of counties in Alabama see shorter overall travel times than Monroe. 6% of counties in Alabama see lower average driver income among trip origins than Monroe. The driver population here skews older than 88% 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 78% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -3% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Monroe County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Monroe
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,297
5,932
-44.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.2%
10.6%
-4.3%
Truck % (Highway)
14.1%
14.8%
-4.7%
Avg. Travel Time
29.8 min
31.8 min
-6.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,297 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Monroe skews older than 88% 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 78% above the daily average.
Drivers on Monroe roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $47,306 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,185 vehicles per day - a 3% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Monroe 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.
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)
