This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, North Carolina among 290 road miles divided in 7,286 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 210 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.
6,952
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.2 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.
18.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,964
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,952 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, North Carolina that results in 2,106,860 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈769 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: At 6,952 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lincoln carries 10% more traffic than the state average of 6,332 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lincoln accounts for about 0.8% of North Carolina's statewide total, at 2,106,860 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈769 million per year). At 32.2 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Congestion here (18.5%) closely tracks the state level. By volume, Lincoln's 6,952 vehicles per day outpaces 80% of counties in North Carolina. On travel time, Lincoln runs longer than 52% of counties in North Carolina.
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.
15,640
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.9 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.
30.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,679
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 15,640 vehicles per day, 136% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,628 vehicles per day. That average covers 63 highway road miles divided in 262 segments (average segment length 1,261 ft), together carrying 834,026 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈304 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 6% lower than the state average, at 11.4% - positioning Lincoln as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 45% of counties in North Carolina see a lower highway truck share than Lincoln's 11.4%. 62% of counties in North Carolina see fewer highway trucks per day than Lincoln's roughly 1,785.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,628
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.0 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.
18.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,575
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,628 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 15,640 vehicles per day. That average covers 227 non-highway road miles divided in 7,024 segments (average segment length 171 ft), together carrying 1,272,835 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈465 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 50% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 18.0% is 2% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. 52% of counties in North Carolina see shorter overall travel times than Lincoln. Trip origins here have higher average income than 88% of counties in North Carolina. Lincoln's median driver age is higher than 48% of counties in North Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,952
6,332
+9.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.9%
8.7%
-9.0%
Truck % (Highway)
11.4%
12.1%
-5.5%
Avg. Travel Time
32.2 min
32.3 min
-0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,952 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Lincoln have higher average income than 88% of counties in North Carolina.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 84% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lincoln roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $81,964 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 7.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.4% on highways.
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)
