This page delivers traffic analytics for Lake County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lake County, Ohio among 516 road miles divided in 16,878 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 161 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.
7,387
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.6 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.
19.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,611
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,387 vehicles per day in Lake County, Ohio that results in 4,931,934 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: At 7,387 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lake carries 28% more traffic than the state average of 5,773 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 4,931,934 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 billion per year), roughly 1.9% of Ohio's statewide total. Journey times run 7% lower than the state level, at 30.6 minutes on average. At 17% higher than the state level, the 19.2% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lake carries more traffic than 94% of counties in Ohio. On travel time, Lake runs longer than 13% 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.
23,730
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.6 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.
41.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,536
A significant volume of traffic in Lake County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 23,730 vehicles per day, 237% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,051 vehicles per day. That average covers 120 highway road miles divided in 340 segments (average segment length 1,858 ft), together carrying 2,664,008 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈972 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 88% of counties in Ohio. Trucks constitute 9.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 39% lower than the state average, at 9.1% - positioning Lake as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 5% of counties in Ohio see a lower highway truck share than Lake's 9.1%. Lake's highway truck count is higher than 55% of counties in Ohio, at roughly 2,157 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,051
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
3.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.6 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.
18.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,274
The non-highway road network in Lake County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,051 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 23,730 vehicles per day. That average covers 396 non-highway road miles divided in 16,538 segments (average segment length 127 ft), together carrying 2,267,926 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈828 million per year). Trucks constitute 3.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 66% lower than on highways. At 19% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 18.8% signals more friction on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 13% of counties in Ohio. Trip origins here have higher average income than 82% of counties in Ohio. The driver population here skews older than 80% of counties in Ohio.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 78% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lake County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +10% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lake
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,387
5,773
+28.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.3%
9.9%
-36.0%
Truck % (Highway)
9.1%
14.9%
-39.0%
Avg. Travel Time
30.6 min
32.9 min
-6.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,387 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Lake skews older than 80% of counties in Ohio.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 78% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lake roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $85,611 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 22% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lake County, Ohio. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 6.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.1% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 10% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 6,357 vehicles per day - a 14% 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)
