This page delivers traffic analytics for Darke County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Darke County, Ohio among 537 road miles divided in 8,784 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 323 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.
2,371
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.2 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.
7.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,872
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,371 vehicles per day in Darke County, Ohio that results in 987,464 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈360 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 36.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: At 2,371 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Darke carries 59% less traffic than the state average of 5,773 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 987,464 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈360 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Ohio's statewide total. At 36.2 minutes, the average travel time is 10% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 7.9% is 52% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Darke's 2,371 vehicles per day outpaces 25% of counties in Ohio. Its average travel time of 36.2 minutes is longer than 85% of counties in Ohio.
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.
5,497
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.8 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.
13.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,116
A significant volume of traffic in Darke County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,497 vehicles per day, 154% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,161 vehicles per day. That average covers 54 highway road miles divided in 552 segments (average segment length 513 ft), together carrying 284,052 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈104 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 25% lower than the state average, at 11.2% - positioning Darke as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 23% of counties in Ohio. Darke's highway truck count is higher than 10% of counties in Ohio, at roughly 616 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,161
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.1 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.
7.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,236
The non-highway road network in Darke County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,161 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,497 vehicles per day. That average covers 483 non-highway road miles divided in 8,232 segments (average segment length 310 ft), together carrying 703,412 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈257 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 37% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (7.6%) runs 52% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 85% of counties in Ohio. Darke's average driver income exceeds 24% of counties in Ohio. The driver population here skews older than 78% of counties in Ohio.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Darke County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Darke
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,371
5,773
-58.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.3%
9.9%
-16.5%
Truck % (Highway)
11.2%
14.9%
-24.8%
Avg. Travel Time
36.2 min
32.9 min
+10.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,371 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Darke skews older than 78% of counties in Ohio.
Drivers on Darke roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $64,872 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.2 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 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 71% above the daily average.
Approximately 12% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Darke County, Ohio. 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 8.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.2% 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)
