
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Highlands County, Florida
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day5,052 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 10.0% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 31.9 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 13.9% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 57.2 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $58,883 |
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Our data shows 5,052 vehicles per day on the average road in Highlands County, Florida, and 2,341,995 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈855 million per year) across its 479 miles of monitored roads. At 10.0%, the truck share runs above the 8.6% across Florida: about 1 in 10 vehicles.
Traffic 49% below the Florida average
At 5,052 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Highlands carries 49% less traffic than the state average of 9,922, suggesting less demand on each road - less drive-by exposure for retail, but easier access for deliveries. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.4% of Florida's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 62% of counties in Florida see more traffic than Highlands's 5,052 vehicles per day.
Journey times here (31.9 minutes on average) closely track the state level. Its average travel time of 31.9 minutes is shorter than 68% of counties in Florida.
Congestion runs 42% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 13.9%, which means smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Highlands County, Florida
| Traffic | vehicles per day13,218 |
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| Trucks | 11.7% |
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| Average travel time | 35.9 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 21.9% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 56.9 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $59,360 |
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Highways carry more than half of all travel in Highlands County, Florida (56% of vehicle-miles). The average highway carries 13,218 vehicles per day, 271% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,559 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 28% of the monitored road miles (133 miles, 1,020 segments), so they carry more than their share: 1,318,249 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈481 million per year).
Fewer highway trucks than 90% of counties in Florida
At 11.7%, the highway truck share matches the state average for similar road classifications. The highway traffic mix is typical for Florida: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
By truck concentration, highways here trail 64% of counties in Florida. 90% of counties in Florida see more highway trucks per day than Highlands's roughly 1,549.

Non-highway Traffic in Highlands County, Florida
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,559 |
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| Trucks | 7.7% |
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| Average travel time | 31.2 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 12.4% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 58.4 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $58,372 |
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Local roads carry a significant share of travel in Highlands County, Florida: 44% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 3,559 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 72% of the monitored road miles (346 miles in 5,580 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 1,023,746 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈374 million per year). Trucks make up 7.7% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 13 vehicles.
Older drivers than 94% of counties in Florida
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 34% lower than the highway network.
At 45% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 12.4% signals easier movement on local roads.
Trip origins here have lower average income than 79% of counties in Florida. Highlands's median driver age is higher than 94% of counties in Florida.