This page delivers traffic analytics for Carter County, Oklahoma. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Carter County, Oklahoma among 343 road miles divided in 3,241 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 559 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.
4,120
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.7 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.
11.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,681
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,120 vehicles per day in Carter County, Oklahoma that results in 1,567,110 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈572 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oklahoma state averages: Carter sees 25% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,120 vehicles per day against 5,504), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,567,110 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈572 million per year), roughly 1.5% of Oklahoma's statewide total. Journey times run 6% higher than the state level, at 34.7 minutes on average. Congestion runs 9% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 11.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 72% of counties in Oklahoma see less traffic than Carter's 4,120 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 34.7 minutes is longer than 53% of counties in Oklahoma.
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.
6,376
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.7 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.
14.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,993
A significant volume of traffic in Carter County, Oklahoma utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,376 vehicles per day, 75% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,641 vehicles per day. That average covers 118 highway road miles divided in 567 segments (average segment length 1,094 ft), together carrying 919,318 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈336 million per year). 75% of counties in Oklahoma move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 19.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 19.6%, highway truck share is 23% higher than the state average, marking Carter as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Carter's highway truck share (19.6%) is higher than 73% of counties in Oklahoma. 62% of counties in Oklahoma see fewer highway trucks per day than Carter's roughly 1,251.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,641
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
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.
10.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,714
The non-highway road network in Carter County, Oklahoma supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,641 vehicles per day, 43% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,376 vehicles per day. That average covers 225 non-highway road miles divided in 2,674 segments (average segment length 445 ft), together carrying 647,792 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈236 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 65% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.5% is 10% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 53% of counties in Oklahoma. Trip origins here have higher average income than 64% of counties in Oklahoma. The driver population here skews older than 51% of counties in Oklahoma.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Carter County, Oklahoma, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Carter
Oklahoma
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,120
5,504
-25.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.3%
11.2%
+27.8%
Truck % (Highway)
19.6%
16.0%
+22.9%
Avg. Travel Time
34.7 min
32.7 min
+6.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,120 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Carter carries more traffic than 72% of counties in Oklahoma, averaging 4,120 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Carter roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,681 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Carter County, Oklahoma. 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 34.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 14.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.6% on highways.
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)
