
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Baxter County, Arkansas
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day4,670 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 6.4% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 30.4 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 9.9% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 56.2 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $49,809 |
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A typical monitored road in Baxter County, Arkansas sees 4,670 vehicles per day, while its 227 miles of monitored roads together handle 812,614 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈297 million per year). Cars dominate: trucks are just 6.4% of traffic, under the 11.6% across Arkansas.
Busier roads than 84% of counties in Arkansas
At 4,670 vehicles per day, the average road in Baxter carries somewhat less traffic than the state average of 4,932 (5% less). Network-wide, Baxter accounts for about 0.9% of Arkansas's statewide total of vehicle-miles. By volume, Baxter's 4,670 vehicles per day outpaces 84% of counties in Arkansas.
At 30.4 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. On travel time, Baxter runs shorter than 82% of counties in Arkansas.
At 22% lower than the state level, the 9.9% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - relevant for traffic control and delivery planning.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Baxter County, Arkansas
| Traffic | vehicles per day12,261 |
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| Trucks | 7.9% |
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| Average travel time | 33.1 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 16.6% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 55.7 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $48,781 |
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A significant share of driving in Baxter County, Arkansas, 36% of vehicle-miles, happens on highways. The average highway carries 12,261 vehicles per day, 232% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,695 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 14% of the monitored road miles (32 miles, 494 segments), so they carry more than their share: 292,677 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈107 million per year).
The lowest highway truck share of any county in Arkansas
At 7.9%, highway truck share is 54% lower than the state average. Highways here carry mainly commuter and local trips, with little through freight.
By share, Baxter has the lowest highway truck concentration in Arkansas, at 7.9%. Baxter's highway truck count is lower than 70% of counties in Arkansas, at roughly 974 trucks per day.

Non-highway Traffic in Baxter County, Arkansas
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,695 |
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| Trucks | 5.6% |
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| Average travel time | 30.1 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 9.1% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 56.5 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $50,400 |
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Local roads carry more than half of all travel in Baxter County, Arkansas (64% of vehicle-miles). A typical local road sees 3,695 vehicles per day.
Spread over 195 miles and 3,846 segments, 86% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 519,937 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈190 million per year). Trucks make up 5.6% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 18 vehicles.
Older drivers than 99% of counties in Arkansas
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 30% lower than the highway network.
Non-highway congestion (9.1%) runs 27% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow.
Baxter's average driver income is lower than 81% of counties in Arkansas. Baxter's median driver age is higher than 99% of counties in Arkansas.