This page delivers traffic analytics for Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Somerset County, Pennsylvania among 641 road miles divided in 5,714 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 592 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.
2,521
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.3 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.
9.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,988
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,521 vehicles per day in Somerset County, Pennsylvania that results in 1,812,700 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈662 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 34.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: At 2,521 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Somerset carries 55% less traffic than the state average of 5,617 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Somerset accounts for about 0.8% of Pennsylvania's statewide total, at 1,812,700 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈662 million per year). The average trip takes 34.3 minutes, on par with the state level. At 42% lower than the state level, the 9.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 14% of counties in Pennsylvania see less traffic than Somerset's 2,521 vehicles per day. On travel time, Somerset runs longer than 64% of counties in Pennsylvania.
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.
4,768
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
27.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
61.7 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.
12.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,471
A significant volume of traffic in Somerset County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,768 vehicles per day, 116% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,209 vehicles per day. That average covers 172 highway road miles divided in 695 segments (average segment length 1,304 ft), together carrying 1,074,094 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈392 million per year). By highway travel volume, Somerset outranks 51% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trucks constitute 27.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (27.2%) is 73% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Somerset serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Somerset's highway truck share (27.2%) is higher than 87% of counties in Pennsylvania. Somerset's highway truck count is higher than 41% of counties in Pennsylvania, at roughly 1,295 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,209
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.5 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.
9.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,232
The non-highway road network in Somerset County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,209 vehicles per day, 54% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,768 vehicles per day. That average covers 470 non-highway road miles divided in 5,019 segments (average segment length 494 ft), together carrying 738,606 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈270 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 75% fewer trucks by share. At 41% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 9.2% signals easier movement on local roads. 64% of counties in Pennsylvania see shorter overall travel times than Somerset. 12% of counties in Pennsylvania see lower average driver income among trip origins than Somerset. The driver population here skews older than 59% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Somerset County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Somerset
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,521
5,617
-55.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
18.9%
10.6%
+77.7%
Truck % (Highway)
27.2%
15.8%
+72.5%
Avg. Travel Time
34.3 min
34.6 min
-0.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,521 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Somerset's highway truck share of 27.2% is higher than 87% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Drivers on Somerset roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,988 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 18.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 27.2% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
