This page delivers traffic analytics for York County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for York County, Virginia among 171 road miles divided in 2,877 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 314 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.
9,081
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.3 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.
23.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$103,476
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,081 vehicles per day in York County, Virginia that results in 2,230,783 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈814 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: At 9,081 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in York carries 70% more traffic than the state average of 5,349 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 2,230,783 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈814 million per year), about 1.0% of Virginia's statewide total. Journey times run 7% lower than the state level, at 29.3 minutes on average. Congestion runs 38% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 23.2% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, York's 9,081 vehicles per day outpaces 86% of counties in Virginia. 14% of counties in Virginia have a shorter average travel time than York's 29.3 minutes.
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.
25,314
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.4 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.
53.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$98,621
A significant volume of traffic in York County, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 25,314 vehicles per day, 305% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,244 vehicles per day. That average covers 50 highway road miles divided in 428 segments (average segment length 616 ft), together carrying 1,396,367 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈510 million per year). 75% of counties in Virginia move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 10.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.2%, highway truck share is 22% lower than the state average, marking York as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 41% of counties in Virginia. By raw truck volume, York carries more highway trucks than 74% of counties in Virginia.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,244
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.4 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.
17.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$109,509
The non-highway road network in York County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,244 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 25,314 vehicles per day. That average covers 121 non-highway road miles divided in 2,449 segments (average segment length 261 ft), together carrying 834,416 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈305 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 57% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 17.9% is 14% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. 14% of counties in Virginia see shorter overall travel times than York. 80% of counties in Virginia see lower average driver income among trip origins than York. The driver population here skews older than 23% of counties in Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 75% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 27% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In York County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
York
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,081
5,349
+69.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.1%
9.6%
-15.9%
Truck % (Highway)
10.2%
13.1%
-21.8%
Avg. Travel Time
29.3 min
31.7 min
-7.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,081 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in York have higher average income than 80% of counties in Virginia.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 49% of highway traffic and 36% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside York County, Virginia. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 8,201 vehicles per day - a 10% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
Drivers on York roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $103,476 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
