This page delivers traffic analytics for Belmont County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Belmont County, Ohio among 431 road miles divided in 5,364 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 424 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.
2,732
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.1 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.
9.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,196
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,732 vehicles per day in Belmont County, Ohio that results in 1,800,640 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈657 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: At 2,732 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Belmont carries 53% less traffic than the state average of 5,773 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,800,640 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈657 million per year), roughly 0.7% of Ohio's statewide total. At 30.1 minutes, the average travel time is 9% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 44% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.2% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 36% of counties in Ohio see less traffic than Belmont's 2,732 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 30.1 minutes is longer than 8% 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.
7,670
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.4 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.
14.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,239
A significant volume of traffic in Belmont County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,670 vehicles per day, 235% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,290 vehicles per day. That average covers 104 highway road miles divided in 441 segments (average segment length 1,243 ft), together carrying 1,229,840 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈449 million per year). By highway travel volume, Belmont outranks 63% of counties in Ohio. Trucks constitute 20.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 38% higher than the state average, at 20.6% - positioning Belmont as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Belmont's highway truck share (20.6%) is higher than 67% of counties in Ohio. 63% of counties in Ohio see fewer highway trucks per day than Belmont's roughly 1,579.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,290
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.1 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.
8.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,347
The non-highway road network in Belmont County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,290 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,670 vehicles per day. That average covers 327 non-highway road miles divided in 4,923 segments (average segment length 351 ft), together carrying 570,801 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈208 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 67% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (8.8%) runs 45% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 8% of counties in Ohio. Trip origins here have higher average income than 28% of counties in Ohio. Belmont's median driver age is higher than 86% 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 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Belmont 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
Belmont
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,732
5,773
-52.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.2%
9.9%
+63.6%
Truck % (Highway)
20.6%
14.9%
+38.3%
Avg. Travel Time
30.1 min
32.9 min
-8.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,732 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Belmont skews older than 86% of counties in Ohio.
Drivers on Belmont roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $65,196 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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 69% above the daily average.
Approximately 34% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Belmont 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.
Trucks account for approximately 16.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 20.6% on highways.
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)
