This page delivers traffic analytics for Lafayette County, Arkansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lafayette County, Arkansas among 149 road miles divided in 975 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 807 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.
1,904
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.9 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.
5.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,858
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,904 vehicles per day in Lafayette County, Arkansas that results in 214,193 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈78.2 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 40.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arkansas state averages: Lafayette sees 61% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,904 vehicles per day against 4,932), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 214,193 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈78.2 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Arkansas's statewide total. The average trip takes 40.9 minutes, 29% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 56% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 5.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lafayette's 1,904 vehicles per day outpaces 19% of counties in Arkansas. On travel time, Lafayette runs longer than 97% 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.
5,714
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.1 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.
46.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,233
A significant volume of traffic in Lafayette County, Arkansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,714 vehicles per day, 489% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 970 vehicles per day. That average covers 18 highway road miles divided in 192 segments (average segment length 481 ft), together carrying 99,383 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈36.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.0%, highway truck share is 30% lower than the state average, marking Lafayette as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 32% of counties in Arkansas see a lower highway truck share than Lafayette's 12.0%. By raw truck volume, Lafayette carries more highway trucks than 27% 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.
970
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
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.
4.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$43,177
The non-highway road network in Lafayette County, Arkansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 970 vehicles per day, 83% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,714 vehicles per day. That average covers 132 non-highway road miles divided in 783 segments (average segment length 887 ft), together carrying 114,810 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈41.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 11% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (4.1%) runs 67% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Lafayette's overall average travel time exceeds 97% of counties in Arkansas. 15% of counties in Arkansas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lafayette. 43% of counties in Arkansas have a younger driver population than Lafayette.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 65% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 14% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lafayette County, Arkansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lafayette
Arkansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,904
4,932
-61.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.3%
11.6%
-2.9%
Truck % (Highway)
12.0%
17.1%
-29.9%
Avg. Travel Time
40.9 min
31.6 min
+29.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,904 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lafayette carries more traffic than 19% of counties in Arkansas, averaging 1,904 vehicles per day.
Trucks account for approximately 11.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.0% on highways.
Approximately 51% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lafayette 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 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lafayette roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $48,858 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 1,722 vehicles per day - a 10% decrease from the annual 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)
