This page delivers traffic analytics for Lucas County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lucas County, Ohio among 971 road miles divided in 29,515 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 174 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.
8,154
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.
32.1 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.
21.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,471
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,154 vehicles per day in Lucas County, Ohio that results in 8,092,802 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.0 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 32.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: At 8,154 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lucas carries 41% 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 8,092,802 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.0 billion per year), roughly 3.1% of Ohio's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.1 minutes, 2% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 32% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 21.8% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 97% of counties in Ohio see less traffic than Lucas's 8,154 vehicles per day. On travel time, Lucas runs longer than 31% 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.
19,442
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.3 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.
32.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,047
A significant volume of traffic in Lucas County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 19,442 vehicles per day, 149% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,796 vehicles per day. That average covers 165 highway road miles divided in 908 segments (average segment length 960 ft), together carrying 3,263,883 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Lucas outranks 94% of counties in Ohio. Trucks constitute 16.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 16.0%, highway truck share is 7% higher than the state average, marking Lucas as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Lucas's highway truck share (16.0%) is higher than 51% of counties in Ohio. Lucas's highway truck count is higher than 80% of counties in Ohio, at roughly 3,111 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,796
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.5%
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.
21.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,570
The non-highway road network in Lucas County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,796 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 19,442 vehicles per day. That average covers 806 non-highway road miles divided in 28,607 segments (average segment length 149 ft), together carrying 4,828,919 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 72% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 21.4% is 35% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. 31% of counties in Ohio see shorter overall travel times than Lucas. Lucas's average driver income exceeds 71% of counties in Ohio. 17% of counties in Ohio have a younger driver population than Lucas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 65% 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 +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lucas County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lucas
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,154
5,773
+41.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.1%
9.9%
-8.0%
Truck % (Highway)
16.0%
14.9%
+7.5%
Avg. Travel Time
32.1 min
32.9 min
-2.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,154 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lucas carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 80% of counties in Ohio, at roughly 3,111 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily average.
Approximately 30% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lucas 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.
Drivers on Lucas roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $80,471 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 16.0% 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)
