This page delivers traffic analytics for Tazewell County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Tazewell County, Virginia among 285 road miles divided in 3,708 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 406 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.
2,787
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.0 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.
11.0%
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.
$53,500
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,787 vehicles per day in Tazewell County, Virginia that results in 851,635 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈311 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: Tazewell's average daily traffic volume is 48% lower than the state average - 2,787 vehicles per day against 5,349 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 851,635 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈311 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Virginia's statewide total. At 29.0 minutes, the average travel time is 8% lower than the state level. At 34% lower than the state level, the 11.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Tazewell carries more traffic than 34% of counties in Virginia. Its average travel time of 29.0 minutes is longer than 10% 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.
5,369
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.8 min
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.
$53,161
A significant volume of traffic in Tazewell County, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,369 vehicles per day, 130% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,330 vehicles per day. That average covers 104 highway road miles divided in 558 segments (average segment length 980 ft), together carrying 522,745 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈191 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.2%) is 22% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Tazewell serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 42% of counties in Virginia. By raw truck volume, Tazewell carries more highway trucks than 15% 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.
2,330
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.1 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.
11.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,999
The non-highway road network in Tazewell County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,330 vehicles per day, 57% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,369 vehicles per day. That average covers 182 non-highway road miles divided in 3,150 segments (average segment length 305 ft), together carrying 328,890 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈120 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 42% lower than the highway network. At 30% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 11.0% signals easier movement on local roads. Tazewell's overall average travel time exceeds 10% of counties in Virginia. Tazewell's average driver income exceeds 9% of counties in Virginia. Tazewell's median driver age is higher than 73% of counties in Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 80% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 28% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Tazewell County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Tazewell
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,787
5,349
-47.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.6%
9.6%
-10.2%
Truck % (Highway)
10.2%
13.1%
-21.8%
Avg. Travel Time
29.0 min
31.7 min
-8.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,787 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Tazewell carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 15% of counties in Virginia, at roughly 550 per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,521 vehicles per day - a 10% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Tazewell 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.
Trucks account for approximately 8.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.2% on highways.
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 80% above the daily average.
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)
