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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day7,040 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 9.5% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 33.3 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 18.2% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 46.2 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $73,901 |
Our data shows 7,040 vehicles per day on the average road in South Carolina, and 146,996,561 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈53.7 billion per year) across its 24,125 miles of monitored roads. Trucks are 9.5% of traffic, close to the 9.3% across the US.
The average road in South Carolina carries 7,040 vehicles per day, essentially matching the national average of 6,986. Across the whole network, that travel is about 1.9% of the national total. 64% of states nationwide see less traffic than South Carolina's 7,040 vehicles per day.
At 33.3 minutes, the average travel time matches the national level closely. 54% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than South Carolina's 33.3 minutes.
The congestion ratio of 18.2% is in line with the national level.
| Traffic | vehicles per day15,257 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 13.7% |
| Average travel time | 38.8 min |
| Congestion ratio | 33.4% |
| Drivers’ average age | 47.2 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $73,619 |
Travel in South Carolina splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (49% of vehicle-miles) on highways. The average highway carries 15,257 vehicles per day, 144% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,257 vehicles per day.
With 19% of the road miles (4,507 miles in 32,806 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 72,609,074 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈26.5 billion per year).
That is more highway travel volume than 64% of states nationwide.
Highway truck concentration here (13.7%) closely tracks the national average for similar road classifications. The highway traffic mix is typical for the US: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
South Carolina's highway truck share (13.7%) is higher than 54% of states nationwide. South Carolina's highway truck count is higher than 80% of states nationwide, at roughly 2,089 trucks per day.
| Traffic | vehicles per day6,257 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 5.4% |
| Average travel time | 32.8 min |
| Congestion ratio | 16.9% |
| Drivers’ average age | 46.0 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $74,530 |
Travel in South Carolina splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (51% of vehicle-miles) on local roads. On the average non-highway road, that comes to 6,257 vehicles per day.
Spread over 19,619 miles and 343,996 segments, 81% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 74,387,491 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈27.2 billion per year). Trucks make up 5.4% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 18 vehicles.
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 60% lower than on highways.
Non-highway congestion (16.9%) runs slightly lower than the national level (8% lower).
82% of states nationwide see higher average driver income among trip origins than South Carolina. The driver population here skews older than 60% of states nationwide.
On all four measures, South Carolina stays closely in line with the United States average, within 5%.
| Metric | South Carolina | United States average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 7,040 | 6,986 | +0.8% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 9.5% | 9.3% | +1.6% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 13.7% | 13.1% | +4.7% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 33.3 min | 33.3 min | -0.1% |
Nothing in this table sets South Carolina sharply apart from the 4 states nearest to it, though it has the third busiest roads of the five. The same kind of road, just less of it: traffic per road matches the states around it while the network itself is smaller.
| State | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 7,040 | 9.5% | 146,996,561 | 33.3 min | 18.2% |
| North Carolina | 6,332 | 8.7% | 273,243,430 | 32.3 min | 18.6% |
| Georgia | 7,398 | 9.7% | 279,644,557 | 33.6 min | 16.8% |
| Virginia | 5,349 | 9.6% | 221,943,877 | 31.7 min | 16.8% |
| Tennessee | 7,251 | 11.3% | 180,022,480 | 32.1 min | 16.1% |
| United States average | 6,986 | 9.3% | N/A | 33.3 min | 18.9% |
South Carolina's three busiest counties account for 23.0% of all the vehicle-miles measured in the state.
| County | Daily vehicle-miles | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Road miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Greenville County | 11,852,078 | 10,909 | 6.4% | 1,090 |
| 2. Charleston County | 11,678,516 | 13,575 | 6.3% | 858 |
| 3. Richland County | 10,314,230 | 9,686 | 8.4% | 895 |
South Carolina's five most truck-intensive counties account for 10.6% of the truck vehicle-miles driven in the state.
| County | Truck share | Truck share on highways | Average daily traffic | Daily vehicle-miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Dillon County | 19.1% | 21.9% | 3,104 | 1,306,947 |
| 2. Clarendon County | 18.3% | 23.4% | 3,155 | 1,778,904 |
| 3. Cherokee County | 18.2% | 28.5% | 2,945 | 2,021,737 |
| 4. Fairfield County | 16.4% | 20.6% | 2,227 | 1,599,900 |
| 5. Calhoun County | 16.4% | 18.8% | 1,887 | 1,706,516 |
Asking the same question of truck vehicle-miles gives a different answer - Spartanburg County, Richland County, Lexington County, Greenville County and Charleston County, together 30.4% of all truck travel in South Carolina.
The three busiest roads in South Carolina average 105,408 vehicles a day, 15.0 times the state average of 7,040 across all its monitored roads.
I 26 in Lexington County is the busiest road, at 109,966 vehicles a day, 7,494 of them trucks (6.8%). I 85 in Greenville County is practically level with it at 108,332. I 85 in Spartanburg County carries the most trucks on the list, 14,970 a day (19.1% of its traffic), although it ranks #10 for all traffic.
Freight stands out on I 85 in Cherokee County and I 95 in Hampton County: trucks are 29.7% and 23.9% of the traffic there, against 9.5% state-wide.
Trips using I 85 in Cherokee County are long: a median of 61.5 minutes against 33.3 state-wide, the mark of a through route.
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge in Charleston County draws drivers from wealthier areas: their neighborhoods average $109,466 in household income, 48% above the state's $73,901.
I 26 carries 15.6 times the state average at its busiest, 7,494 of them trucks (6.8%, below the state-wide 9.5%).
Delays build on I 85: its congestion ratio of 75% over free-flow time is well above the state's 18%.
Travel on I 26's busiest stretch runs 80% over free-flow time, against 18% across the state, so expect slower peak hours.
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge carries 13.7 times the state average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 30.9 minutes.
At 12.0 times the state average, Southeastern Beltway draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $68,857 in household income.
A main artery: I 85's busiest stretch carries 11.9 times the state average; trucks are 16.2% of it, above the state-wide 9.5%.
I 26 is a trunk route for the state, carrying 11.7 times the state average on its busiest stretch; trucks are 8.2% of it, below the state-wide 9.5%.
I 20 carries 11.4 times the state average at its busiest, 9,628 of them trucks (12.0%, above the state-wide 9.5%).
I 77 carries 11.1 times the state average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 44.3 minutes.
At 11.1 times the state average, I 85 draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $74,178 in household income.
Only named roads are listed. Some unnamed segments, such as ramps or unlabeled carriageways, may carry as much traffic as the roads shown.
A main artery: I 85's busiest stretch carries 5.7 times the state average; trucks are 29.7% of it, above the state-wide 9.5%.
A freight route: trucks are 20.3% of the traffic on I 95's busiest stretch, 2.1 times the state-wide 9.5%.
Drivers on I 26 are on long journeys, a median 61.2 minutes against 33.3 state-wide: a through route more than a local street.
Southeastern Beltway is a trunk route for the state, carrying 10.3 times the state average on its busiest stretch; trucks are 16.0% of it, above the state-wide 9.5%.
I 95 carries through traffic: the median trip using it lasts 60.8 minutes, against 33.3 for the state.
The average monitored road in South Carolina carries 7,040 vehicles per day, in line with the national average of 6,986.
Trip origins in South Carolina have lower average income than 82% of states nationwide.
Traffic in South Carolina is nearly flat through the year: even the busiest stretch, April–June, runs only +4% versus the annual average. January is the quietest month, averaging 6,413 vehicles per day, 9% below the annual average.
Trucks make up about 9.5% of all traffic in South Carolina, rising to 13.7% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Drivers on South Carolina roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $73,901, 19% below the national average.
The average trip in South Carolina takes 33.3 minutes, about the same as the national average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 74% above the daily average.
I 26 in Lexington County carries the most, 109,966 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by I 85 in Greenville County (108,332), I 26 in Charleston County (97,927), Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge in Charleston County (96,471), Southeastern Beltway in Lexington County (84,266). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
About 109,966 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 7,494 trucks (6.8%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.
About 14,970 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 19.1% of its 78,155 vehicles.

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Traffic counts, truck share, congestion and driver demographics for each of the 46 counties TrafficZoom measures in South Carolina.