This page delivers traffic analytics for West Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for West Virginia among 10,932 road miles divided in 122,779 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 470 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.
7,367
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.8 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.
21.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,955
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,367 vehicles per day in West Virginia that results in 73,683,000 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈26.9 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: West Virginia sees 5% higher average daily traffic volume than the national average (7,367 vehicles per day against 6,986), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 73,683,000 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈26.9 billion per year), roughly 1.0% of the national total. Journey times run 8% lower than the national level, at 30.8 minutes on average. Congestion runs 14% higher than the national level, at a ratio of 21.5% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, West Virginia's 7,367 vehicles per day outpaces 70% of states nationwide. Its average travel time of 30.8 minutes is longer than 2% 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.
13,988
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.5 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.
38.4%
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.
$64,863
A significant volume of traffic in West Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,988 vehicles per day, 108% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,732 vehicles per day. That average covers 2,660 highway road miles divided in 10,754 segments (average segment length 1,306 ft), together carrying 38,488,531 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈14.0 billion per year). Trucks constitute 15.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 15% higher than the national average, at 15.1% - positioning West Virginia as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 74% of states nationwide. 78% of states nationwide see fewer highway trucks per day than West Virginia's roughly 2,108.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,732
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.
30.1 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.
20.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,527
The non-highway road network in West Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,732 vehicles per day, 52% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,988 vehicles per day. That average covers 8,271 non-highway road miles divided in 112,025 segments (average segment length 390 ft), together carrying 35,194,467 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈12.8 billion per year). Trucks constitute 6.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 56% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (20.6%) runs 13% higher than the national average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 2% of states nationwide. At $63,955, the average driver income for trips originating here is the lowest nationwide. The driver population here skews older than 94% of states nationwide.
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 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In West Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
West Virginia
N/A
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,367
6,986
+5.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.0%
9.3%
+17.9%
Truck % (Highway)
15.1%
13.1%
+15.3%
Avg. Travel Time
30.8 min
33.3 min
-7.7%
How West Virginia compares
West Virginia against nearby states
Against the 4 nearest states, West Virginia moves 47.3% of the total daily travel; it has the third busiest roads of the five. The same kind of road, just less of it: traffic per road matches the states around it while the network itself is smaller.
West Virginia and the 4 nearest states by centroid distance, with the United States average for scale.
Together, those three counties carry 22.8% of all the vehicle-miles measured in the state.
Ranked by daily vehicle-miles, across the 55 counties in West Virginia with a published traffic page. Vehicle-miles is total travel, so this ranks by traffic MOVED rather than by how busy a typical road is.
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,367 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - West Virginia has the lowest average driver income of any state nationwide, at $63,955.
Drivers on West Virginia roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,955 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 5% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 6,504 vehicles per day - a 12% decrease from the annual average.
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 77% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 11.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.1% 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)
