This page delivers traffic analytics for Jackson County, Arkansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jackson County, Arkansas among 323 road miles divided in 1,836 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 928 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.
2,021
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
5.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,511
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,021 vehicles per day in Jackson County, Arkansas that results in 764,372 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈279 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arkansas state averages: At 2,021 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Jackson carries 59% less traffic than the state average of 4,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 764,372 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈279 million per year), roughly 0.9% of Arkansas's statewide total. At 34.2 minutes, the average travel time is 8% higher than the state level. At 55% lower than the state level, the 5.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 26% of counties in Arkansas see less traffic than Jackson's 2,021 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 34.2 minutes is longer than 65% of counties in Arkansas.
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.
5,511
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
60.3 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.
8.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,372
A significant volume of traffic in Jackson County, Arkansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,511 vehicles per day, 192% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,890 vehicles per day. That average covers 77 highway road miles divided in 66 segments (average segment length 6,134 ft), together carrying 450,586 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈164 million per year). 56% of counties in Arkansas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 19.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (19.4%) is 13% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Jackson serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Jackson's highway truck share (19.4%) is higher than 76% of counties in Arkansas. By raw truck volume, Jackson carries more highway trucks than 59% of counties in Arkansas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,890
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.
33.2 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.
5.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$43,167
The non-highway road network in Jackson County, Arkansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,890 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,511 vehicles per day. That average covers 246 non-highway road miles divided in 1,770 segments (average segment length 734 ft), together carrying 313,786 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈115 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 61% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.6% is 55% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 65% of counties in Arkansas see shorter overall travel times than Jackson. Trip origins here have higher average income than 14% of counties in Arkansas. 23% of counties in Arkansas have a younger driver population than Jackson.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +11% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -21% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Jackson County, Arkansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +11% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Jackson
Arkansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,021
4,932
-59.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.5%
11.6%
+24.9%
Truck % (Highway)
19.4%
17.1%
+13.2%
Avg. Travel Time
34.2 min
31.6 min
+8.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,021 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Jackson carries more traffic than 26% of counties in Arkansas, averaging 2,021 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Jackson roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $48,511 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 11% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 1,589 vehicles per day - a 21% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 67% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Jackson 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 68% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 14.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.4% on highways.
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)
