This page delivers traffic analytics for Caldwell County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Caldwell County, North Carolina among 308 road miles divided in 6,798 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 239 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.
4,695
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
12.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,180
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,695 vehicles per day in Caldwell County, North Carolina that results in 1,468,645 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈536 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 17 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: At 4,695 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Caldwell carries 26% less traffic than the state average of 6,332 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,468,645 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈536 million per year), roughly 0.5% of North Carolina's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.0 minutes, 2% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 30% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 12.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Caldwell's 4,695 vehicles per day outpaces 56% of counties in North Carolina. 64% of counties in North Carolina have a shorter average travel time than Caldwell's 33.0 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.
12,988
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.7 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.
26.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,851
A significant volume of traffic in Caldwell County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 12,988 vehicles per day, 278% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,434 vehicles per day. That average covers 63 highway road miles divided in 897 segments (average segment length 372 ft), together carrying 697,166 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈254 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 6.7%, highway truck share is 44% lower than the state average, marking Caldwell as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 2% of counties in North Carolina see a lower highway truck share than Caldwell's 6.7%. Caldwell's highway truck count is higher than 24% of counties in North Carolina, at roughly 873 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,434
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.1%
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.
10.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,768
The non-highway road network in Caldwell County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,434 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 12,988 vehicles per day. That average covers 244 non-highway road miles divided in 5,901 segments (average segment length 219 ft), together carrying 771,479 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈282 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 24% fewer trucks by share. At 38% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 10.9% signals easier movement on local roads. Caldwell's overall average travel time exceeds 64% of counties in North Carolina. Trip origins here have higher average income than 32% of counties in North Carolina. 42% of counties in North Carolina have a younger driver population than Caldwell.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Caldwell County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Caldwell
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,695
6,332
-25.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.9%
8.7%
-32.5%
Truck % (Highway)
6.7%
12.1%
-44.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.0 min
32.3 min
+2.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,695 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Caldwell carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 24% of counties in North Carolina, at roughly 873 per day.
Approximately 19% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Caldwell 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 5.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 6.7% 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 88% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Caldwell roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,180 - 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)
