This page delivers traffic analytics for Hot Spring County, Arkansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hot Spring County, Arkansas among 335 road miles divided in 4,600 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 384 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.
3,406
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
8.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,412
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,406 vehicles per day in Hot Spring County, Arkansas that results in 1,367,150 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈499 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arkansas state averages: Hot Spring sees 31% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,406 vehicles per day against 4,932), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,367,150 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈499 million per year), roughly 1.5% of Arkansas's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.0 minutes, 4% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 31% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Hot Spring's 3,406 vehicles per day outpaces 72% of counties in Arkansas. 54% of counties in Arkansas have a shorter average travel time than Hot Spring's 33.0 minutes.
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.
9,370
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.1 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.
14.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,420
A significant volume of traffic in Hot Spring County, Arkansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,370 vehicles per day, 286% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,430 vehicles per day. That average covers 90 highway road miles divided in 647 segments (average segment length 733 ft), together carrying 984,589 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈359 million per year). By highway travel volume, Hot Spring outranks 83% of counties in Arkansas. Trucks constitute 21.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 23% higher than the state average, at 21.1% - positioning Hot Spring as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 79% of counties in Arkansas. Hot Spring's highway truck count is higher than 71% of counties in Arkansas, at roughly 1,976 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,430
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
8.0%
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.
$61,153
The non-highway road network in Hot Spring County, Arkansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,430 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,370 vehicles per day. That average covers 245 non-highway road miles divided in 3,953 segments (average segment length 327 ft), together carrying 382,562 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈140 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 67% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.0% is 36% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 54% of counties in Arkansas. 81% of counties in Arkansas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Hot Spring. Hot Spring's median driver age is higher than 54% of counties in Arkansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Hot Spring County, Arkansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hot Spring
Arkansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,406
4,932
-31.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.1%
11.6%
+47.7%
Truck % (Highway)
21.1%
17.1%
+23.3%
Avg. Travel Time
33.0 min
31.6 min
+4.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,406 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Hot Spring carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 71% of counties in Arkansas, at roughly 1,976 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 17.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 21.1% on highways.
Approximately 48% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hot Spring County, Arkansas. 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 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
Drivers on Hot Spring roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $62,412 - 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)
