This page delivers traffic analytics for Gates County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Gates County, North Carolina among 130 road miles divided in 1,564 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 439 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.
1,860
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.5 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.
5.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,310
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,860 vehicles per day in Gates County, North Carolina that results in 278,873 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈102 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: Gates sees 71% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,860 vehicles per day against 6,332), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 278,873 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈102 million per year), about 0.1% of North Carolina's statewide total. Journey times run 16% higher than the state level, at 37.5 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 5.4% is 71% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 2% of counties in North Carolina see less traffic than Gates's 1,860 vehicles per day. On travel time, Gates runs longer than 93% 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.
3,507
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.7 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.
8.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,903
A significant volume of traffic in Gates County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,507 vehicles per day, 139% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,468 vehicles per day. That average covers 44 highway road miles divided in 301 segments (average segment length 771 ft), together carrying 163,212 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈59.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.9%, highway truck share is 7% higher than the state average, marking Gates as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Gates's highway truck share (12.9%) is higher than 66% of counties in North Carolina. 5% of counties in North Carolina see fewer highway trucks per day than Gates's roughly 452.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,468
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 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.
4.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,659
The non-highway road network in Gates County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,468 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,507 vehicles per day. That average covers 86 non-highway road miles divided in 1,263 segments (average segment length 359 ft), together carrying 115,661 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈42.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 37% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.7% is 73% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 93% of counties in North Carolina see shorter overall travel times than Gates. Gates's average driver income exceeds 46% of counties in North Carolina. The driver population here skews older than 81% of counties in North Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Gates County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Gates
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,860
6,332
-70.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.9%
8.7%
+24.9%
Truck % (Highway)
12.9%
12.1%
+6.7%
Avg. Travel Time
37.5 min
32.3 min
+16.2%
How Gates County compares
Gates County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Gates County is 54.5% less congested and carries 54.3% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.
Gates County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the North Carolina average for scale.
Average daily traffic volume places Gates County #98 of 100 in North Carolina - the bottom quarter of the state.
Where Gates 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
Gates County
North Carolina rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,860
#98 of 100
Highway vehicle-miles per day
163,212
#89 of 97
Truck share on highways
12.9%
#34 of 97
Highway trucks per day
452
#92 of 97
Average travel time
37.5 min
#8 of 100
Average driver income
$64,310
#54 of 100
Average driver age
52.2 yrs
#20 of 100
Gates County ranks #8 of 100 on average travel time but #98 of 100 on average daily traffic volume. Some of the longest trips in North Carolina on some of its emptiest roads - distance, not congestion, is what sets travel time here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,860 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Gates's highway truck share of 12.9% is higher than 66% of counties in North Carolina.
Drivers on Gates roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $64,310 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 10.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.9% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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 84% 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)
