This page delivers traffic analytics for Josephine County, Oregon. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Josephine County, Oregon among 415 road miles divided in 4,781 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 459 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.
4,251
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.6 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.
13.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,379
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,251 vehicles per day in Josephine County, Oregon that results in 1,744,726 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈637 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 39.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oregon state averages: At 4,251 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Josephine carries 28% less traffic than the state average of 5,908 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,744,726 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈637 million per year), roughly 2.0% of Oregon's statewide total. Journey times run 16% higher than the state level, at 39.6 minutes on average. At 18% lower than the state level, the 13.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Josephine's 4,251 vehicles per day outpaces 63% of counties in Oregon. 80% of counties in Oregon have a shorter average travel time than Josephine's 39.6 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.
9,862
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.7 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.
25.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,375
A significant volume of traffic in Josephine County, Oregon utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,862 vehicles per day, 225% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,036 vehicles per day. That average covers 113 highway road miles divided in 851 segments (average segment length 700 ft), together carrying 1,196,678 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈437 million per year). 66% of counties in Oregon move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 12.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.9%, highway truck share is 8% higher than the state average, marking Josephine as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 62% of counties in Oregon see a lower highway truck share than Josephine's 12.9%. Josephine's highway truck count is higher than 59% of counties in Oregon, at roughly 1,271 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,036
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.2 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.
11.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,732
The non-highway road network in Josephine County, Oregon supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,036 vehicles per day, 69% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,862 vehicles per day. That average covers 302 non-highway road miles divided in 3,930 segments (average segment length 406 ft), together carrying 548,048 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈200 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 63% lower than the highway network. At 31% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 11.1% signals easier movement on local roads. 80% of counties in Oregon see shorter overall travel times than Josephine. Josephine's average driver income exceeds 17% of counties in Oregon. 80% of counties in Oregon have a younger driver population than Josephine.
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 74% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 12% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +16% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Josephine County, Oregon, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +16% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Josephine
Oregon
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,251
5,908
-28.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.3%
9.2%
+12.4%
Truck % (Highway)
12.9%
12.0%
+7.5%
Avg. Travel Time
39.6 min
34.3 min
+15.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,251 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Josephine skews older than 80% of counties in Oregon.
The average travel time for drivers is 39.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.9% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 16% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 3,568 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 7% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Josephine 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.
Drivers on Josephine roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $62,379 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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 74% 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)
