This page delivers traffic analytics for Highland County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Highland County, Ohio among 417 road miles divided in 4,706 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 468 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.
2,225
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.7 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.
8.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,082
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,225 vehicles per day in Highland County, Ohio that results in 711,388 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈260 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: At 2,225 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Highland carries 61% less traffic than the state average of 5,773 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 711,388 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈260 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Ohio's statewide total. The average trip takes 29.7 minutes, 10% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 48% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Highland's 2,225 vehicles per day outpaces 21% of counties in Ohio. On travel time, Highland runs longer than 5% of counties in Ohio.
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.
5,115
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,559
A significant volume of traffic in Highland County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,115 vehicles per day, 130% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,220 vehicles per day. That average covers 2 highway road miles divided in 7 segments (average segment length 1,282 ft), together carrying 8,697 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.1%, highway truck share is 33% lower than the state average, marking Highland as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 10% of counties in Ohio. 5% of counties in Ohio see fewer highway trucks per day than Highland's roughly 514.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,220
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.7 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.
8.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,035
The non-highway road network in Highland County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,220 vehicles per day, 57% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,115 vehicles per day. That average covers 415 non-highway road miles divided in 4,699 segments (average segment length 467 ft), together carrying 702,691 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈256 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 26% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (8.6%) runs 46% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 5% of counties in Ohio. Trip origins here have higher average income than 31% of counties in Ohio. 38% of counties in Ohio have a younger driver population than Highland.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 29% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Highland County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Highland
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,225
5,773
-61.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.5%
9.9%
-24.2%
Truck % (Highway)
10.1%
14.9%
-32.5%
Avg. Travel Time
29.7 min
32.9 min
-9.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,225 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Highland's highway truck share of 10.1% is higher than 10% of counties in Ohio.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 88% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Highland County, Ohio. 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 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 77% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 7% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 1,950 vehicles per day - a 12% 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)
