This page delivers traffic analytics for Newton County, Arkansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Newton County, Arkansas among 176 road miles divided in 1,427 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 651 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.
1,231
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.9 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.
5.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,502
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,231 vehicles per day in Newton County, Arkansas that results in 175,753 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈64.1 million 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 35.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arkansas state averages: Newton's average daily traffic volume is 75% lower than the state average - 1,231 vehicles per day against 4,932 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 175,753 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈64.1 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Arkansas's statewide total. Journey times run 13% higher than the state level, at 35.9 minutes on average. Congestion runs 58% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 5.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. In fact, Newton has the lowest average traffic volume of any county in Arkansas, at 1,231 vehicles per day. On travel time, Newton runs longer than 76% of counties in Arkansas.
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.
6,545
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
58.9 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.
14.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,659
A significant volume of traffic in Newton County, Arkansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,545 vehicles per day, 578% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 965 vehicles per day. That average covers 4 highway road miles divided in 68 segments (average segment length 325 ft), together carrying 28,171 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈10.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.1%, highway truck share is 30% lower than the state average, marking Newton as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 35% of counties in Arkansas. By raw truck volume, Newton carries more highway trucks than 43% of counties in Arkansas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
965
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.7 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.
4.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,473
The non-highway road network in Newton County, Arkansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 965 vehicles per day, 85% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,545 vehicles per day. That average covers 172 non-highway road miles divided in 1,359 segments (average segment length 668 ft), together carrying 147,582 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈53.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 28% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (4.9%) runs 60% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 76% of counties in Arkansas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 23% of counties in Arkansas. Newton's median driver age is higher than 89% of counties in Arkansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Newton County, Arkansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Newton
Arkansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,231
4,932
-75.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.2%
11.6%
-21.0%
Truck % (Highway)
12.1%
17.1%
-29.5%
Avg. Travel Time
35.9 min
31.6 min
+13.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,231 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Newton has the lowest average traffic volume of any county in Arkansas, at 1,231 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Newton roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $50,502 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
Approximately 82% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Newton County, Arkansas. 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)
