This page delivers traffic analytics for Curry County, Oregon. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Curry County, Oregon among 141 road miles divided in 1,955 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 381 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.
3,463
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.0 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.
9.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,723
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,463 vehicles per day in Curry County, Oregon that results in 363,410 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈133 million 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 31.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oregon state averages: Curry's average daily traffic volume is 41% lower than the state average - 3,463 vehicles per day against 5,908 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Curry accounts for about 0.4% of Oregon's statewide total, at 363,410 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈133 million per year). The average trip takes 31.0 minutes, 10% lower than the state level. At 46% lower than the state level, the 9.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 49% of counties in Oregon see less traffic than Curry's 3,463 vehicles per day. 9% of counties in Oregon have a shorter average travel time than Curry's 31.0 minutes.
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.
6,139
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.
34.3 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.
12.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,679
A significant volume of traffic in Curry County, Oregon utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,139 vehicles per day, 490% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,040 vehicles per day. That average covers 69 highway road miles divided in 929 segments (average segment length 390 ft), together carrying 314,235 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈115 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (8.6%) is 28% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Curry serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Curry's highway truck share (8.6%) is higher than 34% of counties in Oregon. By raw truck volume, Curry carries more highway trucks than 6% of counties in Oregon.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,040
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.0 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.
5.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
60.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,858
The non-highway road network in Curry County, Oregon supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,040 vehicles per day, 83% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,139 vehicles per day. That average covers 73 non-highway road miles divided in 1,026 segments (average segment length 374 ft), together carrying 49,174 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈17.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 17% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (5.8%) runs 64% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Curry's overall average travel time exceeds 9% of counties in Oregon. 29% of counties in Oregon see lower average driver income among trip origins than Curry. The driver population here skews older than 94% of counties in Oregon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 11:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 102% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 13% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +31% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -31% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Curry County, Oregon, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +31% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Curry
Oregon
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,463
5,908
-41.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.4%
9.2%
-8.6%
Truck % (Highway)
8.6%
12.0%
-28.2%
Avg. Travel Time
31.0 min
34.3 min
-9.5%
How Curry County compares
Curry County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Curry County moves 18.5% of the total daily travel and is 35.5% less congested; it has the quietest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.
Curry County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Oregon average for scale.
On average driver age, Curry County is among the three highest county-level areas in Oregon.
Where Curry County sits among Oregon'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.
Measure
Curry County
Oregon rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
3,463
#19 of 36
Highway vehicle-miles per day
314,235
#30 of 33
Truck share on highways
8.6%
#22 of 33
Highway trucks per day
529
#31 of 33
Average travel time
31.0 min
#33 of 36
Average driver income
$65,723
#26 of 36
Average driver age
56.8 yrs
#3 of 36
Curry County ranks #3 of 36 on average driver age but #31 of 33 on highway truck volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,463 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Curry carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 6% of counties in Oregon, at roughly 529 per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 31% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,379 vehicles per day - a 31% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 35% of highway traffic and 29% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Curry County, Oregon. 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 8.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.6% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 102% 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)
