This page delivers traffic analytics for Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Northampton County, Pennsylvania among 667 road miles divided in 17,970 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 196 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.
6,192
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
17.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$95,174
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,192 vehicles per day in Northampton County, Pennsylvania that results in 5,203,191 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.9 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 32.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: At 6,192 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Northampton carries 10% more traffic than the state average of 5,617 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Northampton accounts for about 2.4% of Pennsylvania's statewide total, at 5,203,191 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.9 billion per year). Journey times run 7% lower than the state level, at 32.1 minutes on average. Congestion runs 5% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 17.4% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Northampton carries more traffic than 88% of counties in Pennsylvania. 20% of counties in Pennsylvania have a shorter average travel time than Northampton's 32.1 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.
15,246
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.0 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.
35.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$94,393
A significant volume of traffic in Northampton County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 15,246 vehicles per day, 166% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,741 vehicles per day. That average covers 119 highway road miles divided in 853 segments (average segment length 740 ft), together carrying 2,399,295 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈876 million per year). By highway travel volume, Northampton outranks 76% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trucks constitute 13.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.0%) is 18% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Northampton serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 29% of counties in Pennsylvania. Northampton's highway truck count is higher than 83% of counties in Pennsylvania, at roughly 1,977 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,741
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.7 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.
16.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$95,586
The non-highway road network in Northampton County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,741 vehicles per day, 62% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 15,246 vehicles per day. That average covers 548 non-highway road miles divided in 17,117 segments (average segment length 169 ft), together carrying 2,803,896 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 57% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (16.4%) runs 4% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. 20% of counties in Pennsylvania see shorter overall travel times than Northampton. 92% of counties in Pennsylvania see lower average driver income among trip origins than Northampton. Northampton's median driver age is higher than 35% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Northampton County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Northampton
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,192
5,617
+10.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.0%
10.6%
-15.4%
Truck % (Highway)
13.0%
15.8%
-17.7%
Avg. Travel Time
32.1 min
34.6 min
-7.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,192 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Northampton's average travel time of 32.1 minutes is longer than 20% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Drivers on Northampton roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $95,174 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 30% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Northampton 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 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.1 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)
