This page delivers traffic analytics for Washington County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Washington County, Pennsylvania among 1,045 road miles divided in 17,524 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 315 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.
4,008
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.5 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.
13.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,193
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,008 vehicles per day in Washington County, Pennsylvania that results in 4,731,556 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: At 4,008 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Washington carries 29% less traffic than the state average of 5,617 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 4,731,556 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year), about 2.2% of Pennsylvania's statewide total. At 32.5 minutes, the average travel time is 6% lower than the state level. 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. By volume, Washington's 4,008 vehicles per day outpaces 62% of counties in Pennsylvania. Its average travel time of 32.5 minutes is longer than 26% of counties in Pennsylvania.
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.
9,154
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.6 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.
18.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,377
A significant volume of traffic in Washington County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. 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. That average covers 240 highway road miles divided in 945 segments (average segment length 1,342 ft), together carrying 2,562,245 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈935 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 78% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trucks constitute 18.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 18.8%, highway truck share is 19% higher than the state average, marking Washington as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 57% of counties in Pennsylvania see a lower highway truck share than Washington's 18.8%. Washington's highway truck count is higher than 56% of counties in Pennsylvania, at roughly 1,722 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,715
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 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.
12.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$95,337
The non-highway road network in Washington County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,715 vehicles per day, 59% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,154 vehicles per day. That average covers 804 non-highway road miles divided in 16,579 segments (average segment length 256 ft), together carrying 2,169,311 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈792 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
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. 26% of counties in Pennsylvania see shorter overall travel times than Washington. Trip origins here have higher average income than 86% of counties in Pennsylvania. 58% of counties in Pennsylvania have a younger driver population than Washington.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Washington County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Washington
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,008 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Washington have higher average income than 86% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Drivers on Washington roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $91,193 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 29% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Washington County, Pennsylvania. 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 13.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.8% on highways.
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 75% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
