This page delivers traffic analytics for Dare County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Dare County, North Carolina among 220 road miles divided in 6,144 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 189 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.
8,303
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
22.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,405
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,303 vehicles per day in Dare County, North Carolina that results in 1,510,645 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈551 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: At 8,303 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Dare carries 31% more traffic than the state average of 6,332 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,510,645 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈551 million per year), roughly 0.6% of North Carolina's statewide total. At 32.4 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. At 19% higher than the state level, the 22.0% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Dare's 8,303 vehicles per day outpaces 89% of counties in North Carolina. Its average travel time of 32.4 minutes is longer than 55% of counties in North Carolina.
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.
24,928
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.3 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.
34.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$92,892
A significant volume of traffic in Dare County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 24,928 vehicles per day, 349% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,553 vehicles per day. That average covers 53 highway road miles divided in 872 segments (average segment length 321 ft), together carrying 746,964 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈273 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 44% lower than the state average, at 6.8% - positioning Dare as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 5% of counties in North Carolina see a lower highway truck share than Dare's 6.8%. By raw truck volume, Dare carries more highway trucks than 41% of counties in North Carolina.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,553
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
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.
20.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,861
The non-highway road network in Dare County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,553 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 24,928 vehicles per day. That average covers 167 non-highway road miles divided in 5,272 segments (average segment length 167 ft), together carrying 763,681 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈279 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 13% lower than on highways. At 13% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 20.0% signals more friction on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 55% of counties in North Carolina. 92% of counties in North Carolina see lower average driver income among trip origins than Dare. The driver population here skews older than 89% of counties in North Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 90% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 27% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +40% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -39% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Dare County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +40% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Dare
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,303
6,332
+31.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.3%
8.7%
-27.5%
Truck % (Highway)
6.8%
12.1%
-43.9%
Avg. Travel Time
32.4 min
32.3 min
+0.3%
How Dare County compares
Dare County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Dare County is 152.4% more congested and carries 97.8% more traffic on a typical road; it has the second busiest roads of the five. It is where traffic concentrates in this corner of the map - the local bottleneck, with more vehicles per road AND less room to absorb them.
Dare County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the North Carolina average for scale.
Truck share on highways places Dare County #92 of 97 in North Carolina - the bottom quarter of the state.
Where Dare County sits among North Carolina'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
Dare County
North Carolina rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
8,303
#12 of 100
Highway vehicle-miles per day
746,964
#54 of 97
Truck share on highways
6.8%
#92 of 97
Highway trucks per day
1,690
#58 of 97
Average travel time
32.4 min
#46 of 100
Average driver income
$89,405
#9 of 100
Average driver age
53.4 yrs
#12 of 100
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #9 of 100 on average driver income, against #92 of 97 on truck share on highways.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,303 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Dare's highway truck share of 6.8% is higher than 5% of counties in North Carolina.
Traffic volumes are typically 40% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,085 vehicles per day - a 39% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Dare roads have a median age of 53 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $89,405 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM in the evening - about 90% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
