This page delivers traffic analytics for Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cherokee County, Oklahoma among 234 road miles divided in 3,550 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 348 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.
4,768
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.5 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.
16.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,671
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,768 vehicles per day in Cherokee County, Oklahoma that results in 828,820 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈303 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oklahoma state averages: At 4,768 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Cherokee carries 13% less traffic than the state average of 5,504 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Cherokee accounts for about 0.8% of Oklahoma's statewide total, at 828,820 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈303 million per year). Journey times here (32.5 minutes on average) closely track the state level. Congestion runs 34% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 16.4% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 83% of counties in Oklahoma see less traffic than Cherokee's 4,768 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 32.5 minutes is longer than 24% 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.
5,821
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,237
A significant volume of traffic in Cherokee County, Oklahoma utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,821 vehicles per day, 23% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,750 vehicles per day. That average covers 8 highway road miles divided in 60 segments (average segment length 698 ft), together carrying 46,184 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈16.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 48% lower than the state average, at 8.3% - positioning Cherokee as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. At 8.3%, Cherokee's highway truck concentration is the lowest in Oklahoma. Cherokee's highway truck count is higher than 23% of counties in Oklahoma, at roughly 483 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,750
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.5 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.
16.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,537
The non-highway road network in Cherokee County, Oklahoma supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,750 vehicles per day, 18% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,821 vehicles per day. That average covers 226 non-highway road miles divided in 3,490 segments (average segment length 342 ft), together carrying 782,635 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈286 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 23% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 16.4% is 40% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 24% of counties in Oklahoma. 28% of counties in Oklahoma see lower average driver income among trip origins than Cherokee. 22% of counties in Oklahoma have a younger driver population than Cherokee.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Cherokee County, Oklahoma, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cherokee
Oklahoma
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,768
5,504
-13.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.5%
11.2%
-41.9%
Truck % (Highway)
8.3%
16.0%
-48.0%
Avg. Travel Time
32.5 min
32.7 min
-0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,768 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Cherokee has the lowest highway truck share of any county in Oklahoma, at 8.3%.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 76% above the daily average.
Approximately 33% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cherokee 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.
Drivers on Cherokee roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,671 - 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)
