This page delivers traffic analytics for Athens County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Athens County, Ohio among 417 road miles divided in 4,887 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 450 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.
3,415
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.8 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.
14.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,455
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,415 vehicles per day in Athens County, Ohio that results in 1,363,711 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈498 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 28.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: Athens sees 41% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,415 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 1,363,711 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈498 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Ohio's statewide total. Journey times run 12% lower than the state level, at 28.8 minutes on average. At 12% lower than the state level, the 14.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 59% of counties in Ohio see less traffic than Athens's 3,415 vehicles per day. 1% of counties in Ohio have a shorter average travel time than Athens's 28.8 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.
6,683
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.8 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.
15.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,768
A significant volume of traffic in Athens County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,683 vehicles per day, 116% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,095 vehicles per day. That average covers 129 highway road miles divided in 436 segments (average segment length 1,562 ft), together carrying 903,842 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈330 million per year). By highway travel volume, Athens outranks 50% of counties in Ohio. Trucks constitute 10.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.8%, highway truck share is 27% lower than the state average, marking Athens as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Athens's highway truck share (10.8%) is higher than 18% of counties in Ohio. By raw truck volume, Athens carries more highway trucks than 21% of counties in Ohio.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,095
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.8 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.
14.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
38.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,179
The non-highway road network in Athens County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,095 vehicles per day, 54% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,683 vehicles per day. That average covers 288 non-highway road miles divided in 4,451 segments (average segment length 341 ft), together carrying 459,869 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈168 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 47% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (14.3%) runs 9% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 1% of counties in Ohio. Athens's average driver income exceeds 9% of counties in Ohio. Drivers here also skew toward the lowest median age in Ohio, at 40 years.
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 78% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 12% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -21% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Athens County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Athens
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,415
5,773
-40.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.1%
9.9%
-8.4%
Truck % (Highway)
10.8%
14.9%
-27.3%
Avg. Travel Time
28.8 min
32.9 min
-12.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,415 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 40 years, Athens has the lowest driver age of any county in Ohio.
Drivers on Athens roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $58,455 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 7% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,709 vehicles per day - a 21% 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 78% above the daily average.
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)
