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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day4,008 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 13.2% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 32.5 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 13.1% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 50.9 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $91,193 |
The average monitored road in Washington County, Pennsylvania carries 4,008 vehicles per day. Across its 1,045 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 4,731,556 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year). At 13.2%, the truck share runs above the 10.6% across Pennsylvania: about 1 in 8 vehicles.
Washington sees 29% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,008 vehicles per day against 5,617), suggesting less demand on each road - less drive-by exposure for retail, but easier access for deliveries. Across the whole network, that travel is about 2.2% of Pennsylvania's statewide total. 62% of counties in Pennsylvania see less traffic than Washington's 4,008 vehicles per day.
The average trip takes 32.5 minutes, 6% lower than the state level. 74% of counties in Pennsylvania have a longer average travel time than Washington's 32.5 minutes.
The congestion ratio of 13.1% is 21% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning.
| Traffic | vehicles per day9,154 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 18.8% |
| Average travel time | 45.6 min |
| Congestion ratio | 18.1% |
| Drivers’ average age | 50.3 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $84,377 |
Travel in Washington County, Pennsylvania splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (54% of vehicle-miles) on highways. The average highway carries 9,154 vehicles per day, 146% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,715 vehicles per day.
With 23% of the road miles (240 miles in 945 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 2,562,245 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈935 million per year).
By highway travel volume, Washington outranks 78% of counties in Pennsylvania.
The concentration of trucks on highways (18.8%) is 19% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
Washington's highway truck share (18.8%) is higher than 57% of counties in Pennsylvania. Washington's highway truck count is higher than 56% of counties in Pennsylvania, at roughly 1,722 trucks per day.
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,715 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 6.5% |
| Average travel time | 31.8 min |
| Congestion ratio | 12.8% |
| Drivers’ average age | 51.2 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $95,337 |
Travel in Washington County, Pennsylvania splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (46% of vehicle-miles) on local roads. A typical local road sees 3,715 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 77% of the monitored road miles (804 miles in 16,579 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 2,169,311 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈792 million per year). Trucks make up 6.5% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 15 vehicles.
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 65% lower than the highway network.
At 19% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 12.8% signals easier movement on local roads.
Washington's average driver income is higher than 86% of counties in Pennsylvania. Washington's median driver age is higher than 58% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Of the four measures, average daily traffic per road differs most: Washington County runs 29% below the Pennsylvania average. Its truck share, by contrast, is 24% above.
| Metric | Washington County | Pennsylvania average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 4,008 | 5,617 | -28.6% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 13.2% | 10.6% | +23.7% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 18.8% | 15.8% | +19.4% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 32.5 min | 34.6 min | -6.2% |
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Washington County carries 43.9% less traffic on a typical road and is 33.7% less congested; it has the quietest roads of the five. Freight passes through here that never reaches the areas around it: the truck share is high precisely because the local car traffic is not.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 4,008 | 13.2% | 4,731,556 | 32.5 min | 13.1% |
| Brooke County, West Virginia | 6,377 | 8.1% | 765,983 | 28.9 min | 20.6% |
| Allegheny County, Pennsylvania | 6,752 | 6.7% | 17,795,718 | 34.8 min | 17.9% |
| Ohio County, West Virginia | 8,472 | 10.7% | 1,826,534 | 28.4 min | 19.3% |
| Hancock County, West Virginia | 6,971 | 6.9% | 597,659 | 28.1 min | 21.3% |
| Pennsylvania average | 5,617 | 10.6% | N/A | 34.6 min | 16.5% |
Average driver income places Washington County #10 of 67 in Pennsylvania - the top quarter of the state.
| Measure | Washington County | Pennsylvania rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 4,008 | #26 of 67 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 2,562,245 | #15 of 64 |
| Truck share on highways | 18.8% | #28 of 64 |
| Highway trucks per day | 1,722 | #29 of 64 |
| Average travel time | 32.5 min | #50 of 67 |
| Average driver income | $91,193 | #10 of 67 |
| Average driver age | 50.9 yrs | #29 of 67 |
Traffic concentrates on a few corridors: the three busiest roads average 47,314 vehicles a day, against 4,008 on the average road in Washington County.
Raymond P Shafer Highway is the busiest road, at 51,804 vehicles a day, 6,550 of them trucks (12.6%). I 79 carries the most trucks, 6,762 a day (13.7% of its traffic), although it ranks #2 for all traffic.
I 70 carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 46.7 minutes against 32.5 county-wide.
Drivers on Washington Road come from neighborhoods with an average household income of $119,212, 31% above the county average of $91,193.
Raymond P Shafer Highway is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 57% longer than at free-flow speed, against 13% county-wide.
Delays build on I 79: its congestion ratio of 57% over free-flow time is well above the county's 13%.
A main artery: I 70's busiest stretch carries 10.2 times the county average; trucks are 16.6% of it, above the county-wide 13.2%.
Washington Road carries 5.0 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 31.8 minutes.
Drivers on US 22 are on long journeys, a median 43.5 minutes against 32.5 county-wide: a through route more than a local street.
Mon/Fayette Expressway carries 68% more than the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 40.6 minutes.
The average monitored road in Washington carries 4,008 vehicles per day, 29% less than the Pennsylvania average of 5,617.
Trip origins in Washington have higher average income than 86% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 75% above the daily average.
Approximately 29% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Washington County, Pennsylvania. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
The average trip in Washington takes 32.5 minutes, 6% shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 34.6 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
Trucks make up about 13.2% of all traffic in Washington County, Pennsylvania, rising to 18.8% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Raymond P Shafer Highway carries the most, 51,804 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by I 79 (49,383), I 70 (40,755), Washington Road (19,884), US 22 (16,459). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
I 79, with about 6,762 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 13.7% of its 49,383 vehicles.
About 51,804 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 6,550 trucks (12.6%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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