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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day7,034 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 9.2% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 33.6 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 18.6% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 52.0 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $70,621 |
The average monitored road in Henderson County, North Carolina carries 7,034 vehicles per day. Across its 307 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 2,594,069 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈947 million per year). Trucks are 9.2% of traffic, close to the 8.7% across North Carolina.
Henderson's average daily traffic volume is 11% higher than the state average - 7,034 vehicles per day against 6,332 - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network, that travel is about 0.9% of North Carolina's statewide total. 81% of counties in North Carolina see less traffic than Henderson's 7,034 vehicles per day.
At 33.6 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. 70% of counties in North Carolina have a shorter average travel time than Henderson's 33.6 minutes.
The congestion ratio of 18.6% is in line with the state level.
| Traffic | vehicles per day16,774 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 14.5% |
| Average travel time | 47.9 min |
| Congestion ratio | 24.9% |
| Drivers’ average age | 51.1 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $72,665 |
Highways carry about half of all travel in Henderson County, North Carolina, 46% of vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 16,774 vehicles per day, 154% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,603 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 21% of the monitored road miles (63 miles, 370 segments), so they carry more than their share: 1,204,016 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈439 million per year).
64% of counties in North Carolina move less traffic on their highways.
Highway truck concentration here runs 20% higher than the state average, at 14.5%. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
77% of counties in North Carolina see a lower highway truck share than Henderson's 14.5%. By raw truck volume, Henderson carries more highway trucks than 85% of counties in North Carolina.
| Traffic | vehicles per day6,603 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 4.6% |
| Average travel time | 33.0 min |
| Congestion ratio | 18.3% |
| Drivers’ average age | 52.3 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $69,417 |
Local roads carry about half of all travel in Henderson County, North Carolina, 54% of vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 6,603 vehicles per day.
Spread over 243 miles and 8,356 segments, 79% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 1,390,053 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈507 million per year). About 1 in 22 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (4.6%).
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 68% fewer trucks by share.
At 18.3%, the non-highway congestion ratio matches the state level closely.
Trip origins here have higher average income than 71% of counties in North Carolina. Henderson's median driver age is higher than 80% of counties in North Carolina.
The highway truck share sets Henderson County apart: 20% above the North Carolina average.
| Metric | Henderson County | North Carolina average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 7,034 | 6,332 | +11.1% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 9.2% | 8.7% | +5.3% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 14.5% | 12.1% | +20.1% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 33.6 min | 32.3 min | +4.0% |
Nothing in this table sets Henderson County sharply apart from the 4 areas nearest to it, though it has the second busiest roads of the five.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County | 7,034 | 9.2% | 2,594,069 | 33.6 min | 18.6% |
| Polk County, North Carolina | 2,501 | 13.9% | 1,317,957 | 30.4 min | 9.8% |
| Transylvania County, North Carolina | 5,824 | 5.9% | 583,498 | 31.1 min | 14.2% |
| Buncombe County, North Carolina | 9,578 | 9.0% | 6,771,937 | 31.9 min | 25.3% |
| Haywood County, North Carolina | 5,560 | 13.2% | 2,415,049 | 33.4 min | 15.5% |
| North Carolina average | 6,332 | 8.7% | N/A | 32.3 min | 18.6% |
Henderson County sits in the top quarter of the North Carolina field on highway truck volume, at #15 of 97.
| Measure | Henderson County | North Carolina rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 7,034 | #20 of 100 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 1,204,016 | #36 of 97 |
| Truck share on highways | 14.5% | #23 of 97 |
| Highway trucks per day | 2,434 | #15 of 97 |
| Average travel time | 33.6 min | #31 of 100 |
| Average driver income | $70,621 | #30 of 100 |
| Average driver age | 52.0 yrs | #21 of 100 |
The three busiest roads in Henderson County average 38,432 vehicles a day, 5.5 times the county average of 7,034 across all its monitored roads.
I 26 is the busiest road, at 57,394 vehicles a day, 8,746 of them trucks (15.2%). That is 89% more than the next road, Four Seasons Boulevard (30,398). It tops the truck ranking too, with the most trucks.
I 26 carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 54.6 minutes against 33.6 county-wide.
Freight stands out on I 26 and US 25: trucks are 15.2% and 14.6% of the traffic there, against 9.2% county-wide.
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard is busy with cars rather than freight: only 3.7% of its traffic is trucks, against 9.2% county-wide.
Travel on I 26's busiest stretch runs 67% over free-flow time, against 19% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
On its busiest stretch, Four Seasons Boulevard carries 4.3 times the county average; trucks are 4.0% of it, below the county-wide 9.2%.
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard peaks at 27,504 vehicles a day, 3.9 times the county average; trucks are 3.7% of it, below the county-wide 9.2%.
Asheville Highway carries 3.9 times the county average at its busiest, 1,499 of them trucks (5.5%, below the county-wide 9.2%).
Hendersonville Road is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 73% longer than at free-flow speed, against 19% county-wide.
Drivers on US 25 are on long journeys, a median 53.1 minutes against 33.6 county-wide: a through route more than a local street.
Boylston Highway carries 2.6 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 37.4 minutes.
The average monitored road in Henderson carries 7,034 vehicles per day, 11% more than the North Carolina average of 6,332.
Henderson's average travel time of 33.6 minutes is longer than 70% of counties in North Carolina.
Drivers on Henderson roads have a median age of 52 years, older than the North Carolina average of 46, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,621, 11% below the North Carolina average.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and a long afternoon plateau from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM - about 84% above the daily average.
Trucks make up about 9.2% of all traffic in Henderson County, North Carolina, rising to 14.5% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
The average trip in Henderson takes 33.6 minutes, about the same as the North Carolina average, delays at signals and congestion included.
I 26 carries the most, 57,394 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Four Seasons Boulevard (30,398), Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard (27,504), Asheville Highway (27,312), Hendersonville Road (27,094). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
I 26, with about 8,746 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 15.2% of its 57,394 vehicles.
About 57,394 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 8,746 trucks (15.2%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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