This page delivers traffic analytics for Graham County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Graham County, North Carolina among 63 road miles divided in 573 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 577 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.
2,789
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.5 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.
9.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,815
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,789 vehicles per day in Graham County, North Carolina that results in 133,756 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.8 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 27.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: Graham's average daily traffic volume is 56% lower than the state average - 2,789 vehicles per day against 6,332 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 133,756 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.8 million per year), about 0.0% of North Carolina's statewide total. The average trip takes 27.5 minutes, 15% lower than the state level. At 50% lower than the state level, the 9.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Graham carries more traffic than 17% of counties in North Carolina. 1% of counties in North Carolina have a shorter average travel time than Graham's 27.5 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.
3,545
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.
47.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,663
A significant volume of traffic in Graham County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,545 vehicles per day, 27% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,786 vehicles per day. That average covers 0 highway road miles divided in 2 segments (average segment length 1,030 ft), together carrying 1,386 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈505,890 per year). Trucks constitute 11.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.9%, highway truck share is 1% lower than the state average, marking Graham as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Graham's highway truck share (11.9%) is higher than 49% of counties in North Carolina. Graham's highway truck count is higher than 4% of counties in North Carolina, at roughly 422 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,786
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.5 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.
9.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,812
The non-highway road network in Graham County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,786 vehicles per day, 21% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,545 vehicles per day. That average covers 62 non-highway road miles divided in 571 segments (average segment length 576 ft), together carrying 132,371 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 39% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.4% is 47% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 1% of counties in North Carolina. Graham's average driver income exceeds 3% of counties in North Carolina. Graham's median driver age is higher than 78% of counties in North Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Graham County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Graham
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,789
6,332
-56.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.3%
8.7%
-16.5%
Truck % (Highway)
11.9%
12.1%
-1.5%
Avg. Travel Time
27.5 min
32.3 min
-14.7%
How Graham County compares
Graham County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Graham County moves 20.3% of the total daily travel and is 30.7% less congested; it has the quietest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.
Graham County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the North Carolina average for scale.
Graham County records the lowest highway travel volume in North Carolina.
Where Graham 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
Graham County
North Carolina rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,789
#83 of 100
Highway vehicle-miles per day
1,386
#97 of 97
Truck share on highways
11.9%
#50 of 97
Highway trucks per day
422
#93 of 97
Average travel time
27.5 min
#99 of 100
Average driver income
$47,815
#97 of 100
Average driver age
51.6 yrs
#23 of 100
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #23 of 100 on average driver age, against #97 of 97 on highway travel volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,789 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Graham's average travel time of 27.5 minutes is longer than 1% of counties in North Carolina.
The average travel time for drivers is 27.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 100% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Graham County, North Carolina. 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 7.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.9% on highways.
Drivers on Graham roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $47,815 - 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)
