This page delivers traffic analytics for Franklin County, Washington. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Franklin County, Washington among 486 road miles divided in 4,525 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 567 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.
5,247
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.7 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.
17.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,171
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,247 vehicles per day in Franklin County, Washington that results in 2,212,418 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈808 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Washington state averages: At 5,247 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Franklin carries 28% less traffic than the state average of 7,322 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Franklin accounts for about 1.4% of Washington's statewide total, at 2,212,418 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈808 million per year). Journey times run 4% lower than the state level, at 31.7 minutes on average. Congestion runs 14% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 17.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Franklin carries more traffic than 68% of counties in Washington. 18% of counties in Washington have a shorter average travel time than Franklin's 31.7 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.
16,496
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.
35.0 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.
39.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,299
A significant volume of traffic in Franklin County, Washington utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 16,496 vehicles per day, 242% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,827 vehicles per day. That average covers 116 highway road miles divided in 163 segments (average segment length 3,748 ft), together carrying 1,290,705 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈471 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 53% of counties in Washington. Trucks constitute 11.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.9%) is 26% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Franklin serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 72% of counties in Washington. By raw truck volume, Franklin carries more highway trucks than 56% of counties in Washington.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,827
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
16.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$94,624
The non-highway road network in Franklin County, Washington supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,827 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 16,496 vehicles per day. That average covers 370 non-highway road miles divided in 4,362 segments (average segment length 448 ft), together carrying 921,714 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈336 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 49% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 16.2% is 17% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 18% of counties in Washington. 82% of counties in Washington see lower average driver income among trip origins than Franklin. 5% of counties in Washington have a younger driver population than Franklin.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Franklin County, Washington, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Franklin
Washington
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,247
7,322
-28.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.5%
7.1%
+33.3%
Truck % (Highway)
11.9%
9.5%
+25.6%
Avg. Travel Time
31.7 min
33.2 min
-4.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,247 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Franklin have higher average income than 82% of counties in Washington.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Franklin roads have a median age of 42 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $91,171 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.9% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,423 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 45% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Franklin County, Washington. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 71% 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)
