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Coal County, Oklahoma Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Coal County, Oklahoma. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Coal County, Oklahoma among 109 road miles divided in 714 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 806 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,388

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

9.6%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

42.6 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.

10.3%

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.

$51,419

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,388 vehicles per day in Coal County, Oklahoma that results in 207,188 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.6 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 42.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Oklahoma state averages: Coal's average daily traffic volume is 57% lower than the state average - 2,388 vehicles per day against 5,504 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 207,188 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.6 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Oklahoma's statewide total. At 42.6 minutes, the average travel time is 30% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 16% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Coal carries more traffic than 33% of counties in Oklahoma. 88% of counties in Oklahoma have a shorter average travel time than Coal's 42.6 minutes.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,388

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

9.6%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

42.6 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.

10.3%

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.

$51,419

The non-highway road network in Coal County, Oklahoma supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,388 vehicles per day. That average covers 109 non-highway road miles divided in 714 segments (average segment length 806 ft), together carrying 207,188 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.3% is 12% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 88% of counties in Oklahoma. Trip origins here have higher average income than 8% of counties in Oklahoma. Coal's median driver age is higher than 68% of counties in Oklahoma.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 81% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Coal County, Oklahoma, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Coal

Oklahoma
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,388

5,504

-56.6%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

9.6%

11.2%

-14.6%

Truck % (Highway)

16.0%

Avg. Travel Time

42.6 min

32.7 min

+30.5%

How Coal County compares

Coal County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Coal County moves 30.4% of the total daily travel and carries 32.1% less traffic on a typical road; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.

Coal County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Oklahoma average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Coal County2,3889.6%207,18842.6 min10.3%
Atoka County, Oklahoma6,61916.2%1,246,63939.5 min12.0%
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma3,5538.4%876,76431.2 min10.4%
Hughes County, Oklahoma1,6209.5%275,45337.1 min5.4%
Johnston County, Oklahoma2,2829.3%322,83034.6 min6.0%
Oklahoma average5,50411.2%N/A32.7 min12.3%

Coal County ranked within Oklahoma

Coal County sits in the bottom quarter of the Oklahoma field on average driver income, at #71 of 77.

Where Coal County sits among Oklahoma's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureCoal CountyOklahoma rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,388#52 of 77
Average travel time42.6 min#10 of 77
Average driver income$51,419#71 of 77
Average driver age47.8 yrs#25 of 77

Coal County ranks #10 of 77 on average travel time but #71 of 77 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

OklahomaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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