This page delivers traffic analytics for Buncombe County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Buncombe County, North Carolina among 595 road miles divided in 14,144 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 222 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.
9,578
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.9 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.
25.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,023
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,578 vehicles per day in Buncombe County, North Carolina that results in 6,771,937 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 billion 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 31.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: At 9,578 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Buncombe carries 51% more traffic than the state average of 6,332 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Buncombe accounts for about 2.5% of North Carolina's statewide total, at 6,771,937 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 billion per year). At 31.9 minutes, the average travel time is 1% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 36% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 25.3% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Buncombe carries more traffic than 95% of counties in North Carolina. Its average travel time of 31.9 minutes is longer than 49% of counties in North Carolina.
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.
24,698
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.2 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.
53.0%
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.
$71,358
A significant volume of traffic in Buncombe County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 24,698 vehicles per day, 175% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,981 vehicles per day. That average covers 152 highway road miles divided in 537 segments (average segment length 1,494 ft), together carrying 3,837,696 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). 94% of counties in North Carolina move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 12.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.6%, highway truck share is 4% higher than the state average, marking Buncombe as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 56% of counties in North Carolina see a lower highway truck share than Buncombe's 12.6%. 94% of counties in North Carolina see fewer highway trucks per day than Buncombe's roughly 3,105.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,981
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
24.2%
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.
$74,742
The non-highway road network in Buncombe County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,981 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 24,698 vehicles per day. That average covers 443 non-highway road miles divided in 13,607 segments (average segment length 172 ft), together carrying 2,934,242 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 65% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (24.2%) runs 37% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. 49% of counties in North Carolina see shorter overall travel times than Buncombe. Buncombe's average driver income exceeds 75% of counties in North Carolina. 39% of counties in North Carolina have a younger driver population than Buncombe.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Buncombe County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Buncombe
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,578
6,332
+51.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.0%
8.7%
+3.6%
Truck % (Highway)
12.6%
12.1%
+4.1%
Avg. Travel Time
31.9 min
32.3 min
-1.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,578 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Buncombe have higher average income than 75% of counties in North Carolina.
Drivers on Buncombe roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $73,023 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Buncombe County, North Carolina. 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 9.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.6% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 76% 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)
