This page delivers traffic analytics for Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Monroe County, Pennsylvania among 601 road miles divided in 11,206 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 283 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.
5,442
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.
30.6 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.
17.3%
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.
$86,472
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,442 vehicles per day in Monroe County, Pennsylvania that results in 3,655,768 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion 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 30.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: At 5,442 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Monroe carries 3% less traffic than the state average of 5,617 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 3,655,768 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion per year), roughly 1.7% of Pennsylvania's statewide total. Journey times run 11% lower than the state level, at 30.6 minutes on average. Congestion runs 4% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 17.3% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Monroe carries more traffic than 79% of counties in Pennsylvania. On travel time, Monroe runs longer than 2% of counties in Pennsylvania.
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.
14,240
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.0 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.
36.0%
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.
$86,282
A significant volume of traffic in Monroe County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,240 vehicles per day, 175% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,180 vehicles per day. That average covers 121 highway road miles divided in 324 segments (average segment length 1,979 ft), together carrying 1,722,718 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈629 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 70% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trucks constitute 16.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 16.0%, highway truck share is 2% higher than the state average, marking Monroe as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 46% of counties in Pennsylvania. By raw truck volume, Monroe carries more highway trucks than 63% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,180
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.1 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.
16.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,558
The non-highway road network in Monroe County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,180 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,240 vehicles per day. That average covers 480 non-highway road miles divided in 10,882 segments (average segment length 233 ft), together carrying 1,933,050 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈706 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 66% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 16.7% is 6% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 2% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trip origins here have higher average income than 77% of counties in Pennsylvania. The driver population here skews older than 52% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 75% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +21% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +21% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Monroe
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,442
5,617
-3.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.4%
10.6%
-2.4%
Truck % (Highway)
16.0%
15.8%
+1.6%
Avg. Travel Time
30.6 min
34.6 min
-11.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,442 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Monroe's average travel time of 30.6 minutes is longer than 2% of counties in Pennsylvania.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 21% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,385 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Monroe roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $86,472 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Monroe County, Pennsylvania. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 10.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 16.0% 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)
