This page delivers traffic analytics for Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Virginia among 34,958 road miles divided in 644,300 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 286 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.
5,349
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.7 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.
16.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$101,791
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,349 vehicles per day in Virginia that results in 221,943,877 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.0 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Virginia's average daily traffic volume is 23% lower than the national average - 5,349 vehicles per day against 6,986 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 221,943,877 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.0 billion per year), about 2.9% of the national total. At 31.7 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the national level. Congestion runs 11% lower than the national level, at a ratio of 16.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Virginia's 5,349 vehicles per day outpaces 32% of states nationwide. On travel time, Virginia runs longer than 8% of states nationwide.
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.
13,544
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.2 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.
40.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$99,230
A significant volume of traffic in Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,544 vehicles per day, 197% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,561 vehicles per day. That average covers 7,946 highway road miles divided in 56,524 segments (average segment length 742 ft), together carrying 124,542,338 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈45.5 billion per year). 86% of states nationwide move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 13.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.1%, the highway truck share matches the national average for similar road classifications. 44% of states nationwide see a lower highway truck share than Virginia's 13.1%. 68% of states nationwide see fewer highway trucks per day than Virginia's roughly 1,774.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,561
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.1 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.
15.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$104,600
The non-highway road network in Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,561 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,544 vehicles per day. That average covers 27,012 non-highway road miles divided in 587,776 segments (average segment length 243 ft), together carrying 97,401,532 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈35.6 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 61% fewer trucks by share. At 14% lower than the national level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 15.7% signals easier movement on local roads. Virginia's overall average travel time exceeds 8% of states nationwide. 80% of states nationwide see lower average driver income among trip origins than Virginia. 52% of states nationwide have a younger driver population than 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 16% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Virginia
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,349
6,986
-23.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.6%
9.3%
+2.5%
Truck % (Highway)
13.1%
13.1%
+0.2%
Avg. Travel Time
31.7 min
33.3 min
-4.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,349 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Virginia have higher average income than 80% of states nationwide.
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.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,816 vehicles per day - a 10% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Virginia roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $101,791 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.1% on highways.
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)
