This page delivers traffic analytics for Adams County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Adams County, Ohio among 392 road miles divided in 3,067 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 674 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.
1,810
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.0 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.
8.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,259
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,810 vehicles per day in Adams County, Ohio that results in 579,983 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈212 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: Adams sees 69% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,810 vehicles per day against 5,773), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 579,983 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈212 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Ohio's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.0 minutes, 3% lower than the state level. At 47% lower than the state level, the 8.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 10% of counties in Ohio see less traffic than Adams's 1,810 vehicles per day. On travel time, Adams runs longer than 24% of counties in Ohio.
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.
4,442
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.9 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.
12.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,515
A significant volume of traffic in Adams County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,442 vehicles per day, 207% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,449 vehicles per day. That average covers 77 highway road miles divided in 370 segments (average segment length 1,096 ft), together carrying 287,524 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈105 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 14% lower than the state average, at 12.8% - positioning Adams as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 33% of counties in Ohio. 2% of counties in Ohio see fewer highway trucks per day than Adams's roughly 570.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,449
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
8.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,881
The non-highway road network in Adams County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,449 vehicles per day, 67% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,442 vehicles per day. That average covers 315 non-highway road miles divided in 2,697 segments (average segment length 617 ft), together carrying 292,459 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈107 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 38% lower than on highways. At 49% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.1% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 24% of counties in Ohio. Trip origins here have higher average income than 5% of counties in Ohio. Adams's median driver age is higher than 36% of counties in Ohio.
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 64% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 11% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Adams County, Ohio, 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
Adams
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,810
5,773
-68.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.4%
9.9%
+4.4%
Truck % (Highway)
12.8%
14.9%
-13.8%
Avg. Travel Time
32.0 min
32.9 min
-2.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,810 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Adams's highway truck share of 12.8% is higher than 33% of counties in Ohio.
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 64% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 10.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.8% on highways.
Drivers on Adams roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,259 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,546 vehicles per day - a 15% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 5% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Adams County, Ohio. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.0 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)
