This page delivers traffic analytics for Lorain County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lorain County, Ohio among 671 road miles divided in 20,258 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 175 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.
7,038
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
17.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,504
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,038 vehicles per day in Lorain County, Ohio that results in 5,894,437 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.2 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: Lorain sees 22% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (7,038 vehicles per day against 5,773), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 5,894,437 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.2 billion per year), about 2.3% of Ohio's statewide total. Journey times run 2% higher than the state level, at 33.6 minutes on average. Congestion runs 6% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 17.5% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 90% of counties in Ohio see less traffic than Lorain's 7,038 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 33.6 minutes is longer than 54% 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.
14,144
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.4 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.
28.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,949
A significant volume of traffic in Lorain County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,144 vehicles per day, 109% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,770 vehicles per day. That average covers 162 highway road miles divided in 736 segments (average segment length 1,161 ft), together carrying 2,847,373 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year). That is more highway travel volume than 91% of counties in Ohio. Trucks constitute 15.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.0%, highway truck share is 1% higher than the state average, marking Lorain as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 46% of counties in Ohio see a lower highway truck share than Lorain's 15.0%. Lorain's highway truck count is higher than 68% of counties in Ohio, at roughly 2,127 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,770
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
17.0%
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.
$87,292
The non-highway road network in Lorain County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,770 vehicles per day, 52% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,144 vehicles per day. That average covers 509 non-highway road miles divided in 19,522 segments (average segment length 138 ft), together carrying 3,047,063 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 72% lower than the highway network. At 8% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 17.0% signals more friction on local roads. Lorain's overall average travel time exceeds 54% of counties in Ohio. Lorain's average driver income exceeds 83% of counties in Ohio. 57% of counties in Ohio have a younger driver population than Lorain.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 74% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lorain County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lorain
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,038
5,773
+21.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.4%
9.9%
-5.1%
Truck % (Highway)
15.0%
14.9%
+1.0%
Avg. Travel Time
33.6 min
32.9 min
+2.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,038 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lorain carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 68% of counties in Ohio, at roughly 2,127 per day.
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 74% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lorain roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $87,504 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 12% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 6,084 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 25% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lorain 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.
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)
