This page delivers traffic analytics for Brown County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Brown County, Ohio among 499 road miles divided in 7,639 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 345 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.
2,118
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
9.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,335
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,118 vehicles per day in Brown County, Ohio that results in 1,060,210 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈387 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: At 2,118 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Brown carries 63% less traffic than the state average of 5,773 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Brown accounts for about 0.4% of Ohio's statewide total, at 1,060,210 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈387 million per year). The average trip takes 34.2 minutes, 4% higher than the state level. At 42% lower than the state level, the 9.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Brown carries more traffic than 15% of counties in Ohio. 64% of counties in Ohio have a shorter average travel time than Brown's 34.2 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.
5,809
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.3 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.
13.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,110
A significant volume of traffic in Brown County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,809 vehicles per day, 190% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,001 vehicles per day. That average covers 51 highway road miles divided in 234 segments (average segment length 1,152 ft), together carrying 345,136 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈126 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.0%, highway truck share is 33% lower than the state average, marking Brown as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 9% of counties in Ohio see a lower highway truck share than Brown's 10.0%. Brown's highway truck count is higher than 18% of counties in Ohio, at roughly 583 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,001
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
9.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,853
The non-highway road network in Brown County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,001 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,809 vehicles per day. That average covers 448 non-highway road miles divided in 7,405 segments (average segment length 320 ft), together carrying 715,074 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈261 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 28% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (9.4%) runs 41% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 64% of counties in Ohio see shorter overall travel times than Brown. Trip origins here have higher average income than 47% of counties in Ohio. The driver population here skews older than 51% 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–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 83% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 27% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Brown County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Brown
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,118
5,773
-63.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.1%
9.9%
-18.1%
Truck % (Highway)
10.0%
14.9%
-32.6%
Avg. Travel Time
34.2 min
32.9 min
+4.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,118 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Brown carries more traffic than 15% of counties in Ohio, averaging 2,118 vehicles per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 46% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Brown 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 8.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.0% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,943 vehicles per day - a 8% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Brown roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,335 - 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)
