This page delivers traffic analytics for Butler County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Butler County, Ohio among 848 road miles divided in 28,584 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 157 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.
7,241
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
16.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$96,798
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,241 vehicles per day in Butler County, Ohio that results in 6,365,333 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.3 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 19 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: Butler sees 25% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (7,241 vehicles per day against 5,773), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 6,365,333 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.3 billion per year), roughly 2.4% of Ohio's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.9 minutes, on par with the state level. At 1% higher than the state level, the 16.6% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Butler carries more traffic than 92% of counties in Ohio. Its average travel time of 32.9 minutes is longer than 46% 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.
13,961
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.4 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.
24.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$98,382
A significant volume of traffic in Butler County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,961 vehicles per day, 107% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,745 vehicles per day. That average covers 119 highway road miles divided in 1,965 segments (average segment length 320 ft), together carrying 2,449,813 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈894 million per year). 85% of counties in Ohio move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 7.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 7.9%, highway truck share is 47% lower than the state average, marking Butler as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By share, Butler has the lowest highway truck concentration in Ohio, at 7.9%. 39% of counties in Ohio see fewer highway trucks per day than Butler's roughly 1,103.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,745
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
3.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
16.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$96,026
The non-highway road network in Butler County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,745 vehicles per day, 52% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,961 vehicles per day. That average covers 728 non-highway road miles divided in 26,619 segments (average segment length 144 ft), together carrying 3,915,520 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). Trucks constitute 3.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 53% lower than the highway network. At 1% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 16.0% signals more friction on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 46% of counties in Ohio. 92% of counties in Ohio see lower average driver income among trip origins than Butler. 11% of counties in Ohio have a younger driver population than Butler.
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 78% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 24% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Butler County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Butler
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,241
5,773
+25.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.3%
9.9%
-46.2%
Truck % (Highway)
7.9%
14.9%
-46.9%
Avg. Travel Time
32.9 min
32.9 min
+0.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,241 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Butler has the lowest highway truck share of any county in Ohio, at 7.9%.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Butler 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 5.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.9% on highways.
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 78% above the daily average.
Drivers on Butler roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $96,798 - 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)
