This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, Oregon. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, Oregon among 220 road miles divided in 4,595 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 253 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.
7,303
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.8 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.
18.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,068
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,303 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, Oregon that results in 1,140,667 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈416 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oregon state averages: At 7,303 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lincoln carries 24% more 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 1,140,667 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈416 million per year), roughly 1.3% of Oregon's statewide total. The average trip takes 30.8 minutes, 10% lower than the state level. At 10% higher than the state level, the 18.2% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lincoln carries more traffic than 94% of counties in Oregon. 6% of counties in Oregon have a shorter average travel time than Lincoln's 30.8 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.
13,249
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.5 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.
30.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,929
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, Oregon utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,249 vehicles per day, 776% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,513 vehicles per day. That average covers 100 highway road miles divided in 2,267 segments (average segment length 232 ft), together carrying 1,001,843 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈366 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 56% of counties in Oregon. Trucks constitute 7.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 40% lower than the state average, at 7.2% - positioning Lincoln as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Lincoln's highway truck share (7.2%) is higher than 3% of counties in Oregon. 19% of counties in Oregon see fewer highway trucks per day than Lincoln's roughly 957.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,513
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.
29.2 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.
6.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,113
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, Oregon supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,513 vehicles per day, 89% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,249 vehicles per day. That average covers 121 non-highway road miles divided in 2,328 segments (average segment length 274 ft), together carrying 138,824 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈50.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 19% lower than the highway network. At 60% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.4% signals easier movement on local roads. 6% of counties in Oregon see shorter overall travel times than Lincoln. Trip origins here have higher average income than 14% of counties in Oregon. Lincoln's median driver age is higher than 91% of counties in Oregon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 101% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 3% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +22% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, Oregon, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +22% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
Oregon
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,303
5,908
+23.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.0%
9.2%
-23.5%
Truck % (Highway)
7.2%
12.0%
-39.8%
Avg. Travel Time
30.8 min
34.3 min
-10.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,303 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lincoln's highway truck share of 7.2% is higher than 3% of counties in Oregon.
Traffic volumes are typically 22% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 5,931 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 101% above the daily average.
Approximately 13% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lincoln 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.
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)
