This page delivers traffic analytics for Defiance County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Defiance County, Ohio among 398 road miles divided in 4,212 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 499 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.
2,595
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.9%
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.
10.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,839
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,595 vehicles per day in Defiance County, Ohio that results in 858,620 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈313 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 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 Ohio state averages: At 2,595 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Defiance carries 55% 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 858,620 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈313 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Ohio's statewide total. Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 32.3 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 10.7% is 35% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Defiance carries more traffic than 33% of counties in Ohio. On travel time, Defiance runs longer than 33% 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.
8,404
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
54.3 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.
18.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,313
A significant volume of traffic in Defiance County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,404 vehicles per day, 235% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,506 vehicles per day. That average covers 31 highway road miles divided in 64 segments (average segment length 2,572 ft), together carrying 273,250 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈99.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 22.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 49% higher than the state average, at 22.2% - positioning Defiance as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Defiance's highway truck share (22.2%) is higher than 76% of counties in Ohio. Defiance's highway truck count is higher than 52% of counties in Ohio, at roughly 1,868 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,506
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.
32.0 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.
10.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,738
The non-highway road network in Defiance County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,506 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,404 vehicles per day. That average covers 367 non-highway road miles divided in 4,148 segments (average segment length 467 ft), together carrying 585,370 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈214 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 68% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (10.6%) runs 33% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 33% of counties in Ohio. Trip origins here have higher average income than 52% of counties in Ohio. 69% of counties in Ohio have a younger driver population than Defiance.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Defiance County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Defiance
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,595
5,773
-55.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.9%
9.9%
+20.4%
Truck % (Highway)
22.2%
14.9%
+49.3%
Avg. Travel Time
32.3 min
32.9 min
-1.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,595 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Defiance carries more traffic than 33% of counties in Ohio, averaging 2,595 vehicles per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 66% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Defiance roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,839 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 51% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Defiance 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 11.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.2% 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)
