This page delivers traffic analytics for Suffolk City, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Suffolk City, Virginia among 418 road miles divided in 7,850 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 281 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.
5,489
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.8 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.
15.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$92,756
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,489 vehicles per day in Suffolk City, Virginia that results in 2,731,784 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈997 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 33.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: At 5,489 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Suffolk carries 3% more 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 2,731,784 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈997 million per year), about 1.2% of Virginia's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.8 minutes, 7% higher than the state level. At 10% lower than the state level, the 15.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Suffolk carries more traffic than 64% of counties in Virginia. On travel time, Suffolk runs longer than 70% of counties in Virginia.
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.
12,839
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.6 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.
27.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$93,250
A significant volume of traffic in Suffolk City, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 12,839 vehicles per day, 228% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,917 vehicles per day. That average covers 126 highway road miles divided in 1,383 segments (average segment length 482 ft), together carrying 1,924,220 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈702 million per year). 83% of counties in Virginia move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 10.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.6%, highway truck share is 19% lower than the state average, marking Suffolk as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 44% of counties in Virginia see a lower highway truck share than Suffolk's 10.6%. By raw truck volume, Suffolk carries more highway trucks than 54% 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.
3,917
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.
33.0 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.
45.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,837
The non-highway road network in Suffolk City, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,917 vehicles per day, 69% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 12,839 vehicles per day. That average covers 292 non-highway road miles divided in 6,467 segments (average segment length 238 ft), together carrying 807,563 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈295 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 45% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 12.4% is 21% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 70% of counties in Virginia see shorter overall travel times than Suffolk. 75% of counties in Virginia see lower average driver income among trip origins than Suffolk. The driver population here skews older than 23% of counties in Virginia.
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 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% 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 -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Suffolk City, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Suffolk
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,489
5,349
+2.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.2%
9.6%
-4.4%
Truck % (Highway)
10.6%
13.1%
-19.2%
Avg. Travel Time
33.8 min
31.7 min
+6.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,489 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Suffolk have higher average income than 75% of counties in Virginia.
Traffic volumes are typically 5% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,990 vehicles per day - a 9% 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 73% above the daily average.
Drivers on Suffolk roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $92,756 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 44% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Suffolk City, 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)
