This page delivers traffic analytics for Taylor County, West Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Taylor County, West Virginia among 106 road miles divided in 1,008 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 557 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.
6,440
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.7 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.
19.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,609
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,440 vehicles per day in Taylor County, West Virginia that results in 525,423 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈192 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the West Virginia state averages: At 6,440 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Taylor carries 13% less traffic than the state average of 7,367 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Taylor accounts for about 0.7% of West Virginia's statewide total, at 525,423 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈192 million per year). The average trip takes 34.7 minutes, 13% higher than the state level. At 10% lower than the state level, the 19.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Taylor carries more traffic than 69% of counties in West Virginia. 93% of counties in West Virginia have a shorter average travel time than Taylor's 34.7 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.
8,104
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.2 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.
21.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,386
A significant volume of traffic in Taylor County, West Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,104 vehicles per day, 35% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,985 vehicles per day. That average covers 19 highway road miles divided in 216 segments (average segment length 474 ft), together carrying 136,681 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈49.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.1%, highway truck share is 40% lower than the state average, marking Taylor as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 11% of counties in West Virginia. By raw truck volume, Taylor carries more highway trucks than 15% of counties in West Virginia.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,985
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.
33.2 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.
19.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,597
The non-highway road network in Taylor County, West Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,985 vehicles per day, 26% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,104 vehicles per day. That average covers 87 non-highway road miles divided in 792 segments (average segment length 579 ft), together carrying 388,742 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈142 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 27% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (19.0%) runs 8% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 93% of counties in West Virginia see shorter overall travel times than Taylor. 65% of counties in West Virginia see lower average driver income among trip origins than Taylor. 20% of counties in West Virginia have a younger driver population than Taylor.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Taylor County, West Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Taylor
West Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,440
7,367
-12.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.3%
11.0%
-34.1%
Truck % (Highway)
9.1%
15.1%
-39.7%
Avg. Travel Time
34.7 min
30.8 min
+12.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,440 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Taylor carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 15% of counties in West Virginia, at roughly 737 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 99% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.1% on highways.
Approximately 12% of highway traffic and 20% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Taylor County, West Virginia.
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)
