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Pocahontas County, West Virginia Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Pocahontas County, West Virginia among 37 road miles divided in 595 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 328 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,770

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

13.7%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

47.5 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.

8.2%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

56.4 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$45,206

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,770 vehicles per day in Pocahontas County, West Virginia that results in 93,168 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈34.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 47.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the West Virginia state averages: Pocahontas sees 62% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,770 vehicles per day against 7,367), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 93,168 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈34.0 million per year), roughly 0.1% of West Virginia's statewide total. At 47.5 minutes, the average travel time is 55% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 62% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.2% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 9% of counties in West Virginia see less traffic than Pocahontas's 2,770 vehicles per day. At 47.5 minutes, Pocahontas also has the highest average travel time in West Virginia.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,770

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

13.7%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

47.5 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.

8.2%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

56.4 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$45,206

The non-highway road network in Pocahontas County, West Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,770 vehicles per day. That average covers 37 non-highway road miles divided in 595 segments (average segment length 328 ft), together carrying 93,168 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈34.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.7% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 60% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.2% signals easier movement on local roads. At 47.5 minutes, Pocahontas's average travel time is the highest in West Virginia. Pocahontas's average driver income exceeds 9% of counties in West Virginia. At 56 years, Pocahontas's median driver age is the highest in West Virginia.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Pocahontas County, West Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Pocahontas

West Virginia
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,770

7,367

-62.4%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

13.7%

11.0%

+24.7%

Truck % (Highway)

15.1%

Avg. Travel Time

47.5 min

30.8 min

+54.6%

How Pocahontas County compares

Pocahontas County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Pocahontas County moves 31.8% of the total daily travel and sees 32.0% longer typical trips; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Traffic volume here matches the areas around it, but more of that traffic is trucks - a difference in what routes through, not in how much.

Pocahontas County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the West Virginia average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Pocahontas County2,77013.7%93,16847.5 min8.2%
Webster County, West Virginia3,1779.0%159,03728.0 min12.4%
Bath County, Virginia9609.4%31,51824.5 minN/A
Highland County, Virginia44416.3%8,89760.6 minN/A
Randolph County, West Virginia6,2618.1%973,37430.9 min20.6%
West Virginia average7,36711.0%N/A30.8 min21.5%

Pocahontas County ranked within West Virginia

Pocahontas County records the state's highest average travel time and average driver age - 2 first places in one county.

Where Pocahontas County sits among West Virginia's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasurePocahontas CountyWest Virginia rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,770#50 of 55
Average travel time47.5 min#1 of 55
Average driver income$45,206#50 of 55
Average driver age56.4 yrs#1 of 55

Pocahontas County ranks #1 of 55 on average travel time but #50 of 55 on average daily traffic volume. Some of the longest trips in West Virginia on some of its emptiest roads - distance, not congestion, is what sets travel time here.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

West VirginiaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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