This page delivers traffic analytics for Shenandoah County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Shenandoah County, Virginia among 399 road miles divided in 4,826 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 436 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.
4,756
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
16.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,159
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,756 vehicles per day in Shenandoah County, Virginia that results in 2,707,293 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈988 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: At 4,756 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Shenandoah carries 11% less traffic than the state average of 5,349 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 2,707,293 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈988 million per year), about 1.2% of Virginia's statewide total. Journey times run 6% lower than the state level, at 29.8 minutes on average. Congestion here (16.9%) closely tracks the state level. 61% of counties in Virginia see less traffic than Shenandoah's 4,756 vehicles per day. 23% of counties in Virginia have a shorter average travel time than Shenandoah's 29.8 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.
14,931
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
24.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.6 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.
33.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,725
A significant volume of traffic in Shenandoah County, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,931 vehicles per day, 291% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,819 vehicles per day. That average covers 86 highway road miles divided in 407 segments (average segment length 1,110 ft), together carrying 1,946,056 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈710 million per year). 84% of counties in Virginia move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 24.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 88% higher than the state average, at 24.7% - positioning Shenandoah as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Shenandoah's highway truck share (24.7%) is higher than 92% of counties in Virginia. By raw truck volume, Shenandoah carries more highway trucks than 98% of counties in Virginia.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,819
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.9 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.
15.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,633
The non-highway road network in Shenandoah County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,819 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,931 vehicles per day. That average covers 313 non-highway road miles divided in 4,419 segments (average segment length 374 ft), together carrying 761,237 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈278 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 77% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 15.4% is 2% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 23% of counties in Virginia. Shenandoah's average driver income exceeds 42% of counties in Virginia. Shenandoah's median driver age is higher than 50% of counties in Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 76% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Shenandoah County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Shenandoah
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,756
5,349
-11.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
19.4%
9.6%
+102.1%
Truck % (Highway)
24.7%
13.1%
+88.4%
Avg. Travel Time
29.8 min
31.7 min
-5.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,756 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Shenandoah carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 98% of counties in Virginia, at roughly 3,685 per day.
Approximately 42% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Shenandoah 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 8% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,093 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 19.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 24.7% 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)
