AADT

Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Driving

AADT
Stands forAnnual average daily traffic
CategoriesTransportation & Travel

AADT stands for Annual average daily traffic, a driving abbreviation.

Traffic engineering measure of the average number of vehicles passing a point on a road each day, averaged over a full year. AADT figures guide road design, funding and safety studies.

Example: The interchange carries an AADT of 240,000 vehicles, making it the busiest in the state.

Usage notes

Counts come from permanent sensors and short-term counters adjusted for seasonal patterns. State transportation departments publish AADT maps. Businesses also use the data when choosing sites for gas stations and restaurants.

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