This page delivers traffic analytics for Craighead County, Arkansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Craighead County, Arkansas among 504 road miles divided in 7,501 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 355 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.
7,766
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.3 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.
15.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,817
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,766 vehicles per day in Craighead County, Arkansas that results in 2,822,505 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arkansas state averages: At 7,766 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Craighead carries 57% more traffic than the state average of 4,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,822,505 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year), roughly 3.2% of Arkansas's statewide total. Journey times run 2% higher than the state level, at 32.3 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 15.1% is 18% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 96% of counties in Arkansas see less traffic than Craighead's 7,766 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 32.3 minutes is longer than 43% 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.
11,716
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.8 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.
17.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,261
A significant volume of traffic in Craighead County, Arkansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,716 vehicles per day, 55% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,569 vehicles per day. That average covers 104 highway road miles divided in 355 segments (average segment length 1,551 ft), together carrying 832,160 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈304 million per year). By highway travel volume, Craighead outranks 73% of counties in Arkansas. Trucks constitute 13.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.3%, highway truck share is 22% lower than the state average, marking Craighead as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 51% of counties in Arkansas see a lower highway truck share than Craighead's 13.3%. Craighead's highway truck count is higher than 56% of counties in Arkansas, at roughly 1,554 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,569
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
15.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,689
The non-highway road network in Craighead County, Arkansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,569 vehicles per day, 35% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,716 vehicles per day. That average covers 400 non-highway road miles divided in 7,146 segments (average segment length 296 ft), together carrying 1,990,346 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈726 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 56% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 15.0% is 21% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Craighead's overall average travel time exceeds 43% of counties in Arkansas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 91% of counties in Arkansas. Craighead's median driver age is higher than 4% of counties in Arkansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Craighead County, Arkansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Craighead
Arkansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,766
4,932
+57.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.0%
11.6%
-30.8%
Truck % (Highway)
13.3%
17.1%
-22.5%
Avg. Travel Time
32.3 min
31.6 min
+1.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,766 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Craighead have higher average income than 91% of counties in Arkansas.
Drivers on Craighead roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,817 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 24% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Craighead 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.
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 72% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.3% 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)
