This page delivers traffic analytics for Arkansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Arkansas among 22,039 road miles divided in 270,508 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 430 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.
4,932
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
12.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,559
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,932 vehicles per day in Arkansas that results in 88,648,362 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈32.4 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 31.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Arkansas sees 29% lower average daily traffic volume than the national average (4,932 vehicles per day against 6,986), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Arkansas accounts for about 1.2% of the national total, at 88,648,362 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈32.4 billion per year). At 31.6 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the national level. At 32% lower than the national level, the 12.8% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Arkansas carries more traffic than 28% of states nationwide. 6% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than Arkansas's 31.6 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.
11,150
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.7 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.
29.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,978
A significant volume of traffic in Arkansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,150 vehicles per day, 153% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,403 vehicles per day. That average covers 3,776 highway road miles divided in 21,235 segments (average segment length 939 ft), together carrying 43,564,667 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈15.9 billion per year). Trucks constitute 17.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (17.1%) is 31% higher than the national average for similar road classifications. This indicates Arkansas serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 90% of states nationwide see a lower highway truck share than Arkansas's 17.1%. By raw truck volume, Arkansas carries more highway trucks than 62% of states nationwide.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,403
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
12.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,208
The non-highway road network in Arkansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,403 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,150 vehicles per day. That average covers 18,263 non-highway road miles divided in 249,273 segments (average segment length 387 ft), together carrying 45,083,690 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈16.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 6.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 63% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 12.4% is 32% lower than the national level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the national average. Arkansas's overall average travel time exceeds 6% of states nationwide. Arkansas's average driver income exceeds 6% of states nationwide. The driver population here skews older than 28% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -13% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Arkansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Arkansas
N/A
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,932
6,986
-29.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.6%
9.3%
+24.2%
Truck % (Highway)
17.1%
13.1%
+30.8%
Avg. Travel Time
31.6 min
33.3 min
-5.0%
How Arkansas compares
Arkansas against nearby states
Nothing in this table sets Arkansas sharply apart from the 4 states nearest to it, though it has the quietest roads of the five.
Arkansas and the 4 nearest states by centroid distance, with the United States average for scale.
Together, those three counties carry 27.7% of all the vehicle-miles measured in the state.
Ranked by daily vehicle-miles, across the 75 counties in Arkansas 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 4,932 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Arkansas skews older than 28% of states nationwide.
Trucks account for approximately 11.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 17.1% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Arkansas roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,559 - 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)
