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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day4,404 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 10.0% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 30.7 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 12.5% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 47.7 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $60,201 |
The average monitored road in Jefferson County, Arkansas carries 4,404 vehicles per day. Across its 467 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 1,870,819 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈683 million per year). About 1 in 10 vehicles is a truck, in line with Arkansas (11.6%).
Jefferson's average daily traffic volume is 11% lower than the state average - 4,404 vehicles per day against 4,932 - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 2.1% of Arkansas's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 81% of counties in Arkansas see less traffic than Jefferson's 4,404 vehicles per day.
At 30.7 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. On travel time, Jefferson runs shorter than 77% of counties in Arkansas.
Congestion here (12.5%) closely tracks the state level.
| Traffic | vehicles per day8,269 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 13.2% |
| Average travel time | 35.8 min |
| Congestion ratio | 17.1% |
| Drivers’ average age | 47.3 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $61,546 |
Highways carry about half of all travel in Jefferson County, Arkansas, 46% of vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 8,269 vehicles per day, 98% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,176 vehicles per day.
With 20% of the road miles (93 miles in 447 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 852,893 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈311 million per year).
By highway travel volume, Jefferson outranks 76% of counties in Arkansas.
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.2%) is 23% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.
By truck concentration, highways here trail 51% of counties in Arkansas. 63% of counties in Arkansas see fewer highway trucks per day than Jefferson's roughly 1,087.
| Traffic | vehicles per day4,176 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 7.3% |
| Average travel time | 30.4 min |
| Congestion ratio | 12.3% |
| Drivers’ average age | 47.8 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $59,029 |
Local roads carry about half of all travel in Jefferson County, Arkansas, 54% of vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 4,176 vehicles per day.
Spread over 374 miles and 7,585 segments, 80% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 1,017,926 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈372 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 7.3%.
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 44% lower than on highways.
The non-highway congestion ratio of 12.3% is in line with the state level.
Jefferson's average driver income is higher than 73% of counties in Arkansas. 50% of counties in Arkansas have a younger driver population than Jefferson.
The highway truck share sets Jefferson County apart: 23% below the Arkansas average.
| Metric | Jefferson County | Arkansas average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 4,404 | 4,932 | -10.7% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 10.0% | 11.6% | -14.0% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 13.2% | 17.1% | -23.1% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 30.7 min | 31.6 min | -2.9% |
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Jefferson County moves 4.6 times the total daily travel and is 86.7% more congested; it has the busiest roads of the five. It is where traffic concentrates in this corner of the map - the local bottleneck, with more vehicles per road AND less room to absorb them.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 4,404 | 10.0% | 1,870,819 | 30.7 min | 12.5% |
| Lincoln County, Arkansas | 1,687 | 10.2% | 365,087 | 34.5 min | 6.1% |
| Grant County, Arkansas | 3,457 | 10.0% | 563,267 | 30.3 min | 8.8% |
| Cleveland County, Arkansas | 1,690 | 10.9% | 299,372 | 33.8 min | 5.3% |
| Arkansas County, Arkansas | 2,234 | 9.0% | 416,548 | 32.0 min | 6.7% |
| Arkansas average | 4,932 | 11.6% | N/A | 31.6 min | 12.8% |
Average daily traffic volume places Jefferson County #15 of 75 in Arkansas - the top quarter of the state.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Arkansas rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 4,404 | #15 of 75 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 852,893 | #16 of 64 |
| Truck share on highways | 13.2% | #33 of 64 |
| Highway trucks per day | 1,087 | #24 of 64 |
| Average travel time | 30.7 min | #58 of 75 |
| Average driver income | $60,201 | #21 of 75 |
| Average driver age | 47.7 yrs | #38 of 75 |
Traffic concentrates on a few corridors: the three busiest roads average 19,722 vehicles a day, against 4,404 on the average road in Jefferson County.
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway leads with 23,077 vehicles a day, 2,723 of them trucks (11.8%). I 530 carries the most trucks, 3,389 a day (15.2% of its traffic), although it ranks #2 for all traffic.
Trips using US 65 are long: a median of 47.0 minutes against 30.7 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
Trucks make up 15.2% of traffic on US 65 and 15.2% on I 530, against 10.0% across all roads in the county.
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway carries 5.2 times the county average at its busiest, 2,723 of them trucks (11.8%, above the county-wide 10.0%).
I 530 is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 26% longer than at free-flow speed, against 13% county-wide.
Delays build on Blake Street: its congestion ratio of 38% over free-flow time is well above the county's 13%.
Sheridan Road peaks at 11,649 vehicles a day, 2.6 times the county average; trucks are 8.3% of it, below the county-wide 10.0%.
US 65 carries 2.6 times the county average at its busiest, 1,760 of them trucks (15.2%, above the county-wide 10.0%).
Martha Mitchell Expressway carries 2.0 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 33.8 minutes.
The average monitored road in Jefferson carries 4,404 vehicles per day, 11% less than the Arkansas average of 4,932.
Jefferson's average travel time of 30.7 minutes is shorter than 77% of counties in Arkansas.
The average trip in Jefferson takes 30.7 minutes, about the same as the Arkansas average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: a long morning plateau from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and a long afternoon plateau from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM - about 68% above the daily average.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Jefferson County, Arkansas. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
Trucks make up about 10.0% of all traffic in Jefferson County, Arkansas, rising to 13.2% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Drivers on Jefferson roads have a median age of 48 years, older than the Arkansas average of 45, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,201, 10% below the Arkansas average.
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway carries the most, 23,077 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by I 530 (22,357), Blake Street (13,731), Sheridan Road (11,649), US 65 (11,576). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
I 530, with about 3,389 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 15.2% of its 22,357 vehicles.
About 23,077 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 2,723 trucks (11.8%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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