This page delivers traffic analytics for Pike County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Pike County, Pennsylvania among 339 road miles divided in 3,511 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 510 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.
3,438
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.
30.2 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.
13.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,700
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,438 vehicles per day in Pike County, Pennsylvania that results in 1,210,174 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈442 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 30.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: Pike's average daily traffic volume is 39% lower than the state average - 3,438 vehicles per day against 5,617 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,210,174 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈442 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Pennsylvania's statewide total. Journey times run 13% lower than the state level, at 30.2 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 13.5% is 18% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Pike's 3,438 vehicles per day outpaces 44% of counties in Pennsylvania. Pike additionally records the lowest average travel time of any county in Pennsylvania - 30.2 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.
7,933
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.2 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.
24.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,313
A significant volume of traffic in Pike County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,933 vehicles per day, 144% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,246 vehicles per day. That average covers 72 highway road miles divided in 144 segments (average segment length 2,642 ft), together carrying 536,245 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈196 million per year). Trucks constitute 21.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (21.5%) is 37% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Pike serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 70% of counties in Pennsylvania. 37% of counties in Pennsylvania see fewer highway trucks per day than Pike's roughly 1,709.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,246
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.6 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.
13.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,475
The non-highway road network in Pike County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,246 vehicles per day, 59% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,933 vehicles per day. That average covers 267 non-highway road miles divided in 3,367 segments (average segment length 419 ft), together carrying 673,929 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈246 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 72% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 13.1% is 17% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. At 30.2 minutes, Pike's average travel time is the lowest in Pennsylvania. 74% of counties in Pennsylvania see lower average driver income among trip origins than Pike. Pike's median driver age is higher than 83% 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 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 80% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 2% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +35% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
March is the quietest month, with volumes -51% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Pike County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +35% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Pike
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,438
5,617
-38.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.9%
10.6%
+21.5%
Truck % (Highway)
21.5%
15.8%
+36.8%
Avg. Travel Time
30.2 min
34.6 min
-12.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,438 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at 30.2 minutes, Pike has the lowest average travel time of any county in Pennsylvania.
Traffic volumes are typically 35% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in March, averaging 1,700 vehicles per day - a 51% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 46% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Pike 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 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 80% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 12.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 21.5% 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)
