This page delivers traffic analytics for Columbia County, Arkansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Columbia County, Arkansas among 223 road miles divided in 1,786 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 659 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.
3,070
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.2 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.
8.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,272
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,070 vehicles per day in Columbia County, Arkansas that results in 484,474 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈177 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arkansas state averages: At 3,070 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Columbia carries 38% less traffic than the state average of 4,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 484,474 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈177 million per year), about 0.5% of Arkansas's statewide total. At 32.2 minutes, the average travel time is 2% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 8.5% is 33% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Columbia's 3,070 vehicles per day outpaces 61% of counties in Arkansas. On travel time, Columbia runs longer than 42% of counties in Arkansas.
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.
5,752
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.0 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.
13.7%
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.
$60,059
A significant volume of traffic in Columbia County, Arkansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,752 vehicles per day, 111% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,724 vehicles per day. That average covers 29 highway road miles divided in 204 segments (average segment length 744 ft), together carrying 154,280 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈56.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.9%, highway truck share is 36% lower than the state average, marking Columbia as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 13% of counties in Arkansas. By raw truck volume, Columbia carries more highway trucks than 21% of counties in Arkansas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,724
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
7.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,823
The non-highway road network in Columbia County, Arkansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,724 vehicles per day, 53% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,752 vehicles per day. That average covers 194 non-highway road miles divided in 1,582 segments (average segment length 648 ft), together carrying 330,194 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈121 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 22% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.8% is 37% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Columbia's overall average travel time exceeds 42% of counties in Arkansas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 51% of counties in Arkansas. 22% of counties in Arkansas have a younger driver population than Columbia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Columbia County, Arkansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Columbia
Arkansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,070
4,932
-37.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.3%
11.6%
-19.8%
Truck % (Highway)
10.9%
17.1%
-36.2%
Avg. Travel Time
32.2 min
31.6 min
+1.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,070 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Columbia carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 21% of counties in Arkansas, at roughly 628 per day.
Approximately 18% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Columbia County, Arkansas. 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 9.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.9% on highways.
Drivers on Columbia roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,272 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily average.
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)
