This page delivers traffic analytics for Jackson County, Oregon. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jackson County, Oregon among 787 road miles divided in 10,466 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 397 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.
5,831
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.2 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.
17.1%
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.
$72,711
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,831 vehicles per day in Jackson County, Oregon that results in 4,449,229 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 billion 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 36.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oregon state averages: At 5,831 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Jackson carries 1% less traffic than the state average of 5,908 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 4,449,229 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 billion per year), about 5.1% of Oregon's statewide total. The average trip takes 36.2 minutes, 6% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 3% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 17.1% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Jackson carries more traffic than 86% of counties in Oregon. On travel time, Jackson runs longer than 69% of counties in Oregon.
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.
11,766
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.9 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.
26.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,322
A significant volume of traffic in Jackson County, Oregon utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,766 vehicles per day, 109% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,635 vehicles per day. That average covers 158 highway road miles divided in 334 segments (average segment length 2,505 ft), together carrying 1,956,499 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈714 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 75% of counties in Oregon. Trucks constitute 11.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.2%) is 7% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Jackson serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 47% of counties in Oregon see a lower highway truck share than Jackson's 11.2%. By raw truck volume, Jackson carries more highway trucks than 62% of counties in Oregon.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,635
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.2 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.
16.8%
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.
$74,252
The non-highway road network in Jackson County, Oregon supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,635 vehicles per day, 52% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,766 vehicles per day. That average covers 629 non-highway road miles divided in 10,132 segments (average segment length 328 ft), together carrying 2,492,729 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈910 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 56% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 16.8% is 4% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 69% of counties in Oregon. Trip origins here have higher average income than 57% of counties in Oregon. 60% of counties in Oregon have a younger driver population than Jackson.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 75% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 12% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +13% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Jackson County, Oregon, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +13% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Jackson
Oregon
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,831
5,908
-1.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.7%
9.2%
-16.7%
Truck % (Highway)
11.2%
12.0%
-6.8%
Avg. Travel Time
36.2 min
34.3 min
+5.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,831 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Jackson carries more traffic than 86% of counties in Oregon, averaging 5,831 vehicles per day.
Approximately 12% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Jackson County, Oregon. 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 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 7.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.2% on highways.
Drivers on Jackson roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $72,711 - 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)
