This page delivers traffic analytics for Independence County, Arkansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Independence County, Arkansas among 274 road miles divided in 2,917 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 496 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.
5,093
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
10.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,337
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,093 vehicles per day in Independence County, Arkansas that results in 951,676 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈347 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arkansas state averages: At 5,093 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Independence carries 3% more traffic than the state average of 4,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 951,676 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈347 million per year), about 1.1% of Arkansas's statewide total. At 32.1 minutes, the average travel time is 1% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 19% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Independence carries more traffic than 91% of counties in Arkansas. 39% of counties in Arkansas have a shorter average travel time than Independence's 32.1 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.
16,131
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.3 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.
21.0%
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.
$57,164
A significant volume of traffic in Independence County, Arkansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 16,131 vehicles per day, 319% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,846 vehicles per day. That average covers 20 highway road miles divided in 296 segments (average segment length 351 ft), together carrying 227,584 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈83.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.6%, highway truck share is 44% lower than the state average, marking Independence as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 2% of counties in Arkansas see a lower highway truck share than Independence's 9.6%. 57% of counties in Arkansas see fewer highway trucks per day than Independence's roughly 1,547.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,846
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.
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.
9.1%
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.
$56,043
The non-highway road network in Independence County, Arkansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,846 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 16,131 vehicles per day. That average covers 254 non-highway road miles divided in 2,621 segments (average segment length 512 ft), together carrying 724,093 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈264 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 22% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.1% is 27% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 39% of counties in Arkansas. Independence's average driver income exceeds 53% of counties in Arkansas. The driver population here skews older than 58% of counties in Arkansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Independence County, Arkansas, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Independence
Arkansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,093
4,932
+3.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.0%
11.6%
-31.0%
Truck % (Highway)
9.6%
17.1%
-43.9%
Avg. Travel Time
32.1 min
31.6 min
+1.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,093 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Independence's highway truck share of 9.6% is higher than 2% of counties in Arkansas.
Trucks account for approximately 8.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.6% on highways.
Approximately 11% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Independence 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 86% above the daily 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)
