This page delivers traffic analytics for Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Pennsylvania among 41,374 road miles divided in 825,535 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 265 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.
5,617
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 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.
16.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,006
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,617 vehicles per day in Pennsylvania that results in 219,683,082 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈80.2 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Pennsylvania sees 20% lower average daily traffic volume than the national average (5,617 vehicles per day against 6,986), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 219,683,082 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈80.2 billion per year), roughly 2.9% of the national total. The average trip takes 34.6 minutes, 4% higher than the national level. The congestion ratio of 16.5% is 12% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the national level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Pennsylvania carries more traffic than 36% of states nationwide. On travel time, Pennsylvania runs longer than 87% of states nationwide.
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.
13,683
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.5 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.
30.2%
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.
$89,588
A significant volume of traffic in Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,683 vehicles per day, 172% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,028 vehicles per day. That average covers 8,237 highway road miles divided in 56,174 segments (average segment length 774 ft), together carrying 106,731,867 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈39.0 billion per year). That is more highway travel volume than 84% of states nationwide. Trucks constitute 15.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.8%, highway truck share is 21% higher than the national average, marking Pennsylvania as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 78% of states nationwide see a lower highway truck share than Pennsylvania's 15.8%. 66% of states nationwide see fewer highway trucks per day than Pennsylvania's roughly 2,155.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,028
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
15.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,020
The non-highway road network in Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,028 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,683 vehicles per day. That average covers 33,137 non-highway road miles divided in 769,361 segments (average segment length 227 ft), together carrying 112,951,218 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈41.2 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 63% lower than on highways. At 14% lower than the national level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 15.7% signals easier movement on local roads. Pennsylvania's overall average travel time exceeds 87% of states nationwide. Trip origins here have higher average income than 60% of states nationwide. The driver population here skews older than 92% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 16% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Pennsylvania
N/A
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,617
6,986
-19.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.6%
9.3%
+13.8%
Truck % (Highway)
15.8%
13.1%
+20.5%
Avg. Travel Time
34.6 min
33.3 min
+4.0%
How Pennsylvania compares
Pennsylvania against nearby states
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Pennsylvania moves 2.8 times the total daily travel and is 23.7% less congested; it has the quietest roads of the five. It is bigger rather than busier: the extra travel comes from carrying more road, not from heavier roads.
Pennsylvania and the 4 nearest states by centroid distance, with the United States average for scale.
Pennsylvania's five busiest counties account for 28.9% of all the vehicle-miles measured in the state.
Ranked by daily vehicle-miles, across the 67 counties in Pennsylvania with a published traffic page. Vehicle-miles is total travel, so this ranks by traffic MOVED rather than by how busy a typical road is.
Pennsylvania's five most truck-intensive counties account for just 6.6% of the truck vehicle-miles driven in the state. Truck share says where trucks dominate the mix; it does not say where the freight is.
Ranked by truck share of all traffic, across the same 67 counties, shown with the traffic volume that share is measured against.
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,617 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Pennsylvania's average travel time of 34.6 minutes is longer than 87% of states nationwide.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.8% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 67% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,028 vehicles per day - a 10% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Pennsylvania roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $89,006 - 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)
