This page delivers traffic analytics for Onslow County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Onslow County, North Carolina among 462 road miles divided in 5,654 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 431 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.
9,602
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 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.
21.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
36.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,494
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,602 vehicles per day in Onslow County, North Carolina that results in 3,826,284 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 17 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: At 9,602 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Onslow carries 52% more traffic than the state average of 6,332 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Onslow accounts for about 1.4% of North Carolina's statewide total, at 3,826,284 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). The average trip takes 31.8 minutes, 2% lower than the state level. At 13% higher than the state level, the 21.0% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 96% of counties in North Carolina see less traffic than Onslow's 9,602 vehicles per day. 43% of counties in North Carolina have a shorter average travel time than Onslow's 31.8 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.
16,602
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
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.
28.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
37.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,928
A significant volume of traffic in Onslow County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 16,602 vehicles per day, 113% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,793 vehicles per day. That average covers 151 highway road miles divided in 1,161 segments (average segment length 686 ft), together carrying 1,948,966 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈711 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 79% of counties in North Carolina. Trucks constitute 7.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (7.5%) is 38% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Onslow serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 12% of counties in North Carolina. 43% of counties in North Carolina see fewer highway trucks per day than Onslow's roughly 1,238.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,793
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
19.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
35.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,328
The non-highway road network in Onslow County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,793 vehicles per day, 53% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 16,602 vehicles per day. That average covers 311 non-highway road miles divided in 4,493 segments (average segment length 365 ft), together carrying 1,877,319 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈685 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 39% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (19.1%) runs 8% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Onslow's overall average travel time exceeds 43% of counties in North Carolina. Onslow's average driver income exceeds 73% of counties in North Carolina. At 37 years, Onslow's median driver age is the lowest in North Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Onslow County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Onslow
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,602
6,332
+51.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.0%
8.7%
-30.8%
Truck % (Highway)
7.5%
12.1%
-38.2%
Avg. Travel Time
31.8 min
32.3 min
-1.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,602 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 37 years, Onslow has the lowest driver age of any county in North Carolina.
Trucks account for approximately 6.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.5% on highways.
Approximately 20% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Onslow County, North Carolina. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
Drivers on Onslow roads have a median age of 37 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,494 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
