This page delivers traffic analytics for Haywood County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Haywood County, North Carolina among 332 road miles divided in 5,383 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 325 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.
5,560
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.4 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.
15.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,787
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,560 vehicles per day in Haywood County, North Carolina that results in 2,415,049 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈881 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 33.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: Haywood's average daily traffic volume is 12% lower than the state average - 5,560 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 2,415,049 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈881 million per year), about 0.9% of North Carolina's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.4 minutes, 3% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 16% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 15.5% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 67% of counties in North Carolina see less traffic than Haywood's 5,560 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 33.4 minutes is longer than 68% 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.
16,003
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
46.0 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.
28.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,737
A significant volume of traffic in Haywood County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 16,003 vehicles per day, 261% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,438 vehicles per day. That average covers 117 highway road miles divided in 522 segments (average segment length 1,182 ft), together carrying 1,756,306 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈641 million per year). By highway travel volume, Haywood outranks 77% of counties in North Carolina. Trucks constitute 16.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 16.3%, highway truck share is 35% higher than the state average, marking Haywood as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 85% of counties in North Carolina see a lower highway truck share than Haywood's 16.3%. Haywood's highway truck count is higher than 78% of counties in North Carolina, at roughly 2,613 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,438
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.0 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.
14.2%
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.
$66,170
The non-highway road network in Haywood County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,438 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 16,003 vehicles per day. That average covers 215 non-highway road miles divided in 4,861 segments (average segment length 233 ft), together carrying 658,743 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈240 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 70% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (14.2%) runs 20% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Haywood's overall average travel time exceeds 68% of counties in North Carolina. Haywood's average driver income exceeds 48% of counties in North Carolina. Haywood's median driver age is higher than 71% of counties in North Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Haywood County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Haywood
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,560
6,332
-12.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.2%
8.7%
+51.5%
Truck % (Highway)
16.3%
12.1%
+35.2%
Avg. Travel Time
33.4 min
32.3 min
+3.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,560 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Haywood's average travel time of 33.4 minutes is longer than 68% of counties in North Carolina.
Approximately 20% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Haywood 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 76% above the daily average.
Drivers on Haywood roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $64,787 - 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)
