This page delivers traffic analytics for Scott County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Scott County, Virginia among 157 road miles divided in 2,332 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 355 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.
2,202
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,340
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,202 vehicles per day in Scott County, Virginia that results in 500,195 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈183 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: At 2,202 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Scott carries 59% less traffic than the state average of 5,349 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Scott accounts for about 0.2% of Virginia's statewide total, at 500,195 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈183 million per year). Journey times here (31.8 minutes on average) closely track the state level. At 58% lower than the state level, the 7.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 23% of counties in Virginia see less traffic than Scott's 2,202 vehicles per day. 45% of counties in Virginia have a shorter average travel time than Scott's 31.8 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.
7,356
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,735
A significant volume of traffic in Scott County, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,356 vehicles per day, 403% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,462 vehicles per day. That average covers 52 highway road miles divided in 293 segments (average segment length 945 ft), together carrying 367,563 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈134 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 27% lower than the state average, at 9.6% - positioning Scott as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 32% of counties in Virginia see a lower highway truck share than Scott's 9.6%. 25% of counties in Virginia see fewer highway trucks per day than Scott's roughly 704.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,462
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.3 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,470
The non-highway road network in Scott County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,462 vehicles per day, 80% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,356 vehicles per day. That average covers 105 non-highway road miles divided in 2,039 segments (average segment length 271 ft), together carrying 132,632 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 31% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (7.0%) runs 55% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 45% of counties in Virginia see shorter overall travel times than Scott. 4% of counties in Virginia see lower average driver income among trip origins than Scott. 63% of counties in Virginia have a younger driver population than Scott.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 83% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 14% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Scott County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Scott
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,202
5,349
-58.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.8%
9.6%
-8.5%
Truck % (Highway)
9.6%
13.1%
-26.9%
Avg. Travel Time
31.8 min
31.7 min
+0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,202 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Scott's highway truck share of 9.6% is higher than 32% of counties in Virginia.
Traffic volumes are typically 5% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,859 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Drivers on Scott roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $48,340 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 44% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Scott County, Virginia. 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)
