This page delivers traffic analytics for Franklin County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Franklin County, Ohio among 1,652 road miles divided in 52,389 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 167 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.
11,427
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 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.
26.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$101,967
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 11,427 vehicles per day in Franklin County, Ohio that results in 26,543,498 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈9.7 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: Franklin sees 98% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (11,427 vehicles per day against 5,773), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 26,543,498 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈9.7 billion per year), roughly 10% of Ohio's statewide total. At 32.7 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. The congestion ratio of 26.1% is 59% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. In fact, Franklin has the highest average traffic volume of any county in Ohio, at 11,427 vehicles per day. On travel time, Franklin runs longer than 43% 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.
34,652
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.4 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.
51.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$102,028
A significant volume of traffic in Franklin County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 34,652 vehicles per day, 237% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 10,269 vehicles per day. That average covers 368 highway road miles divided in 2,489 segments (average segment length 781 ft), together carrying 14,923,848 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.4 billion per year). That is the most highway travel volume of any county in Ohio. Trucks constitute 10.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 31% lower than the state average, at 10.3% - positioning Franklin as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Franklin's highway truck share (10.3%) is higher than 12% of counties in Ohio. Franklin's highway truck count is higher than 94% of counties in Ohio, at roughly 3,559 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
10,269
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.5 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.
24.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$101,912
The non-highway road network in Franklin County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 10,269 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 34,652 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,284 non-highway road miles divided in 49,900 segments (average segment length 136 ft), together carrying 11,619,649 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.2 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 57% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 24.9% is 57% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 43% of counties in Ohio. Franklin's average driver income exceeds 95% of counties in Ohio. Franklin's median driver age is higher than 1% of counties in Ohio.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 65% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 29% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Franklin County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Franklin
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
11,427
5,773
+97.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.7%
9.9%
-22.4%
Truck % (Highway)
10.3%
14.9%
-31.0%
Avg. Travel Time
32.7 min
32.9 min
-0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 11,427 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Franklin has the highest average traffic volume of any county in Ohio, at 11,427 vehicles per day.
Trucks account for approximately 7.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.3% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 10,188 vehicles per day - a 11% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily average.
Approximately 29% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Franklin 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.
Drivers on Franklin roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $101,967 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
