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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day3,013 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 9.2% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 35.6 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 9.3% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 50.0 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $57,442 |
Our data shows 3,013 vehicles per day on the average road in Bladen County, North Carolina, and 1,082,184 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈395 million per year) across its 416 miles of monitored roads. Trucks are 9.2% of traffic, close to the 8.7% across North Carolina.
Bladen sees 52% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,013 vehicles per day against 6,332), suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.4% of North Carolina's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 78% of counties in North Carolina see more traffic than Bladen's 3,013 vehicles per day.
Journey times run 10% higher than the state level, at 35.6 minutes on average. 82% of counties in North Carolina have a shorter average travel time than Bladen's 35.6 minutes.
At 50% lower than the state level, the 9.3% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
| Traffic | vehicles per day5,698 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 12.7% |
| Average travel time | 44.8 min |
| Congestion ratio | 11.8% |
| Drivers’ average age | 48.6 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $57,430 |
A significant share of driving in Bladen County, North Carolina, 33% of vehicle-miles, happens on highways. The average highway carries 5,698 vehicles per day, 114% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,664 vehicles per day.
With 17% of the road miles (71 miles in 338 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 357,764 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 million per year).
At 12.7%, highway truck share is 5% higher than the state average. The highway traffic mix is typical for North Carolina: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
By truck concentration, highways here outrank 58% of counties in North Carolina. By raw truck volume, Bladen carries fewer highway trucks than 83% of counties in North Carolina.
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,664 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 7.5% |
| Average travel time | 34.4 min |
| Congestion ratio | 9.0% |
| Drivers’ average age | 51.0 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $57,447 |
A little more than half of the driving in Bladen County, North Carolina happens on local roads: 67% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 2,664 vehicles per day.
Their share of road miles is similar, 83% (345 miles in 2,604 segments), carrying 724,420 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈264 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 7.5%.
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 41% fewer trucks by share.
At 49% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 9.0% signals easier movement on local roads.
Bladen's average driver income is lower than 80% of counties in North Carolina. 55% of counties in North Carolina have a younger driver population than Bladen.
Of the four measures, average daily traffic per road differs most: Bladen County runs 52% below the North Carolina average.
| Metric | Bladen County | North Carolina average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 3,013 | 6,332 | -52.4% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 9.2% | 8.7% | +6.0% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 12.7% | 12.1% | +5.2% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 35.6 min | 32.3 min | +10.3% |
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Bladen County moves 25.7% of the total daily travel and is 40.9% less congested; it has the quietest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladen County | 3,013 | 9.2% | 1,082,184 | 35.6 min | 9.3% |
| Sampson County, North Carolina | 3,438 | 10.0% | 2,164,928 | 33.8 min | 11.2% |
| Columbus County, North Carolina | 4,107 | 10.1% | 1,870,923 | 43.6 min | 13.0% |
| Robeson County, North Carolina | 5,169 | 14.9% | 4,113,524 | 36.2 min | 16.5% |
| Cumberland County, North Carolina | 9,696 | 9.3% | 8,694,917 | 35.7 min | 22.6% |
| North Carolina average | 6,332 | 8.7% | N/A | 32.3 min | 18.6% |
Highway truck volume places Bladen County #81 of 97 in North Carolina - the bottom quarter of the state.
| Measure | Bladen County | North Carolina rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 3,013 | #78 of 100 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 357,764 | #74 of 97 |
| Truck share on highways | 12.7% | #41 of 97 |
| Highway trucks per day | 724 | #81 of 97 |
| Average travel time | 35.6 min | #19 of 100 |
| Average driver income | $57,442 | #80 of 100 |
| Average driver age | 50.0 yrs | #46 of 100 |
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #19 of 100 on average travel time, against #81 of 97 on highway truck volume.
Traffic concentrates on a few corridors: the three busiest roads average 11,101 vehicles a day, against 3,013 on the average road in Bladen County.
NC 41 / NC 87 leads with 11,808 vehicles a day, 983 of them trucks (8.3%). NC 87 is practically level with it at 11,552. NC 87 carries the most trucks, 1,582 a day (13.7% of its traffic), although it ranks #2 for all traffic.
Trips using Albert Street are long: a median of 50.7 minutes against 35.6 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
At 3.9 times the county average, NC 41 / NC 87 draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $54,916 in household income.
The busiest stretch of NC 87 carries 3.8 times the county average; trucks are 13.7% of it, above the county-wide 9.2%.
Delays build on US 701: its congestion ratio of 23% over free-flow time is well above the county's 9%.
Travel on Broad Street's busiest stretch runs 21% over free-flow time, against 9% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
On its busiest stretch, Poplar Street carries 2.8 times the county average; trucks are 6.2% of it, below the county-wide 9.2%.
Albert Street peaks at 7,414 vehicles a day, 2.5 times the county average; trucks are 8.3% of it, below the county-wide 9.2%.
The average monitored road in Bladen carries 3,013 vehicles per day, 52% less than the North Carolina average of 6,332.
Bladen carries less traffic than 78% of counties in North Carolina, averaging 3,013 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Bladen roads have a median age of 50 years, older than the North Carolina average of 46, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $57,442, 28% below the North Carolina average.
The average trip in Bladen takes 35.6 minutes, 10% longer than the North Carolina average of 32.3 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
Trucks make up about 9.2% of all traffic in Bladen County, North Carolina, rising to 12.7% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 76% above the daily average.
NC 41 / NC 87 carries the most, 11,808 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by NC 87 (11,552), US 701 (9,945), Broad Street (8,768), Poplar Street (8,461). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
NC 87, with about 1,582 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 13.7% of its 11,552 vehicles.
About 11,808 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 983 trucks (8.3%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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