This page delivers traffic analytics for Pickens County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Pickens County, Alabama among 232 road miles divided in 2,109 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 581 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.
2,567
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.1%
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.
7.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,962
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,567 vehicles per day in Pickens County, Alabama that results in 474,448 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈173 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 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 Alabama state averages: At 2,567 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Pickens carries 57% less traffic than the state average of 5,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Pickens accounts for about 0.3% of Alabama's statewide total, at 474,448 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈173 million per year). At 30.6 minutes, the average travel time is 4% lower than the state level. At 50% lower than the state level, the 7.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Pickens carries more traffic than 32% of counties in Alabama. 20% of counties in Alabama have a shorter average travel time than Pickens's 30.6 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.
6,665
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.9%
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.
12.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,380
A significant volume of traffic in Pickens County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,665 vehicles per day, 294% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,692 vehicles per day. That average covers 52 highway road miles divided in 371 segments (average segment length 737 ft), together carrying 230,242 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈84.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.9%) is 13% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Pickens serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Pickens's highway truck share (12.9%) is higher than 37% of counties in Alabama. Pickens's highway truck count is higher than 17% of counties in Alabama, at roughly 859 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,692
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.3 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.
6.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,100
The non-highway road network in Pickens County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,692 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,665 vehicles per day. That average covers 180 non-highway road miles divided in 1,738 segments (average segment length 547 ft), together carrying 244,206 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈89.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 12% lower than the highway network. At 54% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.8% signals easier movement on local roads. Pickens's overall average travel time exceeds 20% of counties in Alabama. 11% of counties in Alabama see lower average driver income among trip origins than Pickens. The driver population here skews older than 8% 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 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 10% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Pickens 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
Pickens
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,567
5,932
-56.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.1%
10.6%
+13.7%
Truck % (Highway)
12.9%
14.8%
-13.0%
Avg. Travel Time
30.6 min
31.8 min
-3.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,567 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Pickens have higher average income than 11% of counties in Alabama.
Drivers on Pickens roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $50,962 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,366 vehicles per day - a 8% decrease from the annual average.
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 68% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 12.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.9% on highways.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Pickens 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)
