This page delivers traffic analytics for Jefferson County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jefferson County, Ohio among 357 road miles divided in 4,011 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 469 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.
3,389
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.
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.
11.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,141
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,389 vehicles per day in Jefferson County, Ohio that results in 985,744 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈360 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 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 Ohio state averages: Jefferson's average daily traffic volume is 41% lower than the state average - 3,389 vehicles per day against 5,773 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 985,744 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈360 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Ohio's statewide total. Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 32.1 minutes on average. At 29% lower than the state level, the 11.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Jefferson carries more traffic than 57% of counties in Ohio. Its average travel time of 32.1 minutes is longer than 28% of counties in Ohio.
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.
5,228
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.6 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.
11.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,132
A significant volume of traffic in Jefferson County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,228 vehicles per day, 60% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,262 vehicles per day. That average covers 83 highway road miles divided in 259 segments (average segment length 1,698 ft), together carrying 440,076 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈161 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 5% lower than the state average, at 14.1% - positioning Jefferson as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 38% of counties in Ohio. By raw truck volume, Jefferson carries more highway trucks than 20% of counties in Ohio.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,262
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
11.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,577
The non-highway road network in Jefferson County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,262 vehicles per day, 38% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,228 vehicles per day. That average covers 273 non-highway road miles divided in 3,752 segments (average segment length 385 ft), together carrying 545,667 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈199 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 58% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (11.7%) runs 26% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 28% of counties in Ohio see shorter overall travel times than Jefferson. Trip origins here have higher average income than 18% of counties in Ohio. The driver population here skews older than 89% of counties in Ohio.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 12:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 58% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 32% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Jefferson County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Jefferson
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,389
5,773
-41.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.6%
9.9%
-3.4%
Truck % (Highway)
14.1%
14.9%
-5.2%
Avg. Travel Time
32.1 min
32.9 min
-2.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,389 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Jefferson have higher average income than 18% of counties in Ohio.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 58% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 9.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.1% on highways.
Drivers on Jefferson roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $62,141 - 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)
