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Westmoreland County, Virginia Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Westmoreland County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Westmoreland County, Virginia among 182 road miles divided in 2,746 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 350 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,340

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

6.9%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

33.0 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.

11.3%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

51.3 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$70,102

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,340 vehicles per day in Westmoreland County, Virginia that results in 344,104 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈126 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Virginia state averages: At 2,340 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Westmoreland carries 56% less traffic than the state average of 5,349 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Westmoreland accounts for about 0.2% of Virginia's statewide total, at 344,104 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈126 million per year). At 33.0 minutes, the average travel time is 4% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 33% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 11.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 27% of counties in Virginia see less traffic than Westmoreland's 2,340 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 33.0 minutes is longer than 64% of counties in Virginia.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,340

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

6.9%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

33.0 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.

11.3%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

51.3 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$70,102

The non-highway road network in Westmoreland County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,340 vehicles per day. That average covers 182 non-highway road miles divided in 2,746 segments (average segment length 350 ft), together carrying 344,104 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈126 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.9% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

The non-highway congestion ratio of 11.3% is 28% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 64% of counties in Virginia. Westmoreland's average driver income exceeds 42% of counties in Virginia. 71% of counties in Virginia have a younger driver population than Westmoreland.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Westmoreland County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Westmoreland

Virginia
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,340

5,349

-56.2%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

6.9%

9.6%

-27.6%

Truck % (Highway)

13.1%

Avg. Travel Time

33.0 min

31.7 min

+4.3%

How Westmoreland County compares

Westmoreland County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Westmoreland County moves 43.7% of the total daily travel; it has the second busiest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.

Westmoreland County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Virginia average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Westmoreland County2,3406.9%344,10433.0 min11.3%
Richmond County, Virginia2,2826.8%288,27932.1 min4.1%
St. Mary's County, Maryland6,0035.3%2,184,01430.5 min16.3%
Essex County, Virginia2,2488.0%448,03136.9 min5.0%
Northumberland County, Virginia1,5766.8%229,90729.0 minN/A
Virginia average5,3499.6%N/A31.7 min16.8%

Westmoreland County ranked within Virginia

Where Westmoreland County sits among Virginia's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureWestmoreland CountyVirginia rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,340#98 of 133
Average travel time33.0 min#48 of 133
Average driver income$70,102#78 of 133
Average driver age51.3 yrs#39 of 133

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

VirginiaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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