This page delivers traffic analytics for Harney County, Oregon. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Harney County, Oregon among 251 road miles divided in 747 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 1,775 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.
2,904
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
9.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,218
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,904 vehicles per day in Harney County, Oregon that results in 347,315 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈127 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 31.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oregon state averages: Harney's average daily traffic volume is 51% lower than the state average - 2,904 vehicles per day against 5,908 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 347,315 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈127 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Oregon's statewide total. The average trip takes 31.4 minutes, 9% lower than the state level. At 42% lower than the state level, the 9.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Harney's 2,904 vehicles per day outpaces 29% of counties in Oregon. Its average travel time of 31.4 minutes is longer than 14% of counties in Oregon.
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.
4,942
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
26.9 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.
14.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,621
A significant volume of traffic in Harney County, Oregon utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,942 vehicles per day, 582% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 724 vehicles per day. That average covers 115 highway road miles divided in 386 segments (average segment length 1,571 ft), together carrying 279,277 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈102 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.3%) is 3% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Harney serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 56% of counties in Oregon see a lower highway truck share than Harney's 12.3%. By raw truck volume, Harney carries more highway trucks than 3% of counties in Oregon.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
724
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.1 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.
4.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,513
The non-highway road network in Harney County, Oregon supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 724 vehicles per day, 85% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,942 vehicles per day. That average covers 136 non-highway road miles divided in 361 segments (average segment length 1,993 ft), together carrying 68,037 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈24.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 8% higher than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.3% is 73% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 14% of counties in Oregon see shorter overall travel times than Harney. 3% of counties in Oregon see lower average driver income among trip origins than Harney. The driver population here skews older than 77% of counties in Oregon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +25% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -33% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Harney County, Oregon, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +25% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Harney
Oregon
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,904
5,908
-50.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.5%
9.2%
+35.7%
Truck % (Highway)
12.3%
12.0%
+2.7%
Avg. Travel Time
31.4 min
34.3 min
-8.5%
How Harney County compares
Harney County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Harney County carries 40.3% more traffic on a typical road; it has the second busiest roads of the five.
Harney County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Oregon average for scale.
Average driver income places Harney County #35 of 36 in Oregon - the bottom quarter of the state.
Where Harney County sits among Oregon'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
Harney County
Oregon rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,904
#26 of 36
Highway vehicle-miles per day
279,277
#31 of 33
Truck share on highways
12.3%
#15 of 33
Highway trucks per day
608
#32 of 33
Average travel time
31.4 min
#31 of 36
Average driver income
$54,218
#35 of 36
Average driver age
53.7 yrs
#9 of 36
Harney County ranks #9 of 36 on average driver age but #35 of 36 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,904 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Harney carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 3% of counties in Oregon, at roughly 608 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Harney roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,218 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 12.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.3% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 25% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,934 vehicles per day - a 33% decrease from the annual 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)
