This page delivers traffic analytics for Pike County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Pike County, Alabama among 361 road miles divided in 4,110 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 463 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.
5,093
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.1 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.
11.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,110
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,093 vehicles per day in Pike County, Alabama that results in 1,064,568 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈389 million 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 36.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: At 5,093 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Pike carries 14% less traffic than the state average of 5,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Pike accounts for about 0.8% of Alabama's statewide total, at 1,064,568 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈389 million per year). The average trip takes 36.1 minutes, 13% higher than the state level. At 26% lower than the state level, the 11.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 71% of counties in Alabama see less traffic than Pike's 5,093 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 36.1 minutes is longer than 86% of counties in Alabama.
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.
14,527
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.4 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.
20.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,673
A significant volume of traffic in Pike County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,527 vehicles per day, 421% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,788 vehicles per day. That average covers 48 highway road miles divided in 807 segments (average segment length 317 ft), together carrying 563,274 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈206 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.6%, highway truck share is 1% lower than the state average, marking Pike as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 56% of counties in Alabama see a lower highway truck share than Pike's 14.6%. 58% of counties in Alabama see fewer highway trucks per day than Pike's roughly 2,125.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,788
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.4 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.
9.2%
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.
$56,414
The non-highway road network in Pike County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,788 vehicles per day, 81% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,527 vehicles per day. That average covers 312 non-highway road miles divided in 3,303 segments (average segment length 499 ft), together carrying 501,294 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈183 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 43% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.2% is 38% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 86% of counties in Alabama. Pike's average driver income exceeds 39% of counties in Alabama. The driver population here skews older than 17% of counties in Alabama.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Pike County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Pike
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,093
5,932
-14.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.7%
10.6%
+10.1%
Truck % (Highway)
14.6%
14.8%
-1.2%
Avg. Travel Time
36.1 min
31.8 min
+13.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,093 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Pike carries more traffic than 71% of counties in Alabama, averaging 5,093 vehicles per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM in the evening - about 59% above the daily average.
Drivers on Pike roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,110 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 11.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.6% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Pike 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)
