This page delivers traffic analytics for Oregon. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Oregon among 17,209 road miles divided in 308,719 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 294 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.
5,908
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.
34.3 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.
16.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,216
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,908 vehicles per day in Oregon that results in 86,863,904 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈31.7 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 34.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Oregon's average daily traffic volume is 15% lower than the national average - 5,908 vehicles per day against 6,986 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 86,863,904 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈31.7 billion per year), about 1.1% of the national total. Journey times run 3% higher than the national level, at 34.3 minutes on average. At 12% lower than the national level, the 16.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 48% of states nationwide see less traffic than Oregon's 5,908 vehicles per day. 78% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than Oregon's 34.3 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.
13,378
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.4 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.
29.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,691
A significant volume of traffic in Oregon utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,378 vehicles per day, 159% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,162 vehicles per day. That average covers 4,154 highway road miles divided in 28,017 segments (average segment length 783 ft), together carrying 48,700,556 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈17.8 billion per year). Trucks constitute 12.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.0%, highway truck share is 8% lower than the national average, marking Oregon as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 36% of states nationwide. Oregon's highway truck count is higher than 32% of states nationwide, at roughly 1,604 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,162
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.0 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.
16.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,579
The non-highway road network in Oregon supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,162 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,378 vehicles per day. That average covers 13,055 non-highway road miles divided in 280,702 segments (average segment length 246 ft), together carrying 38,163,341 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈13.9 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 53% fewer trucks by share. At 12% lower than the national level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 16.1% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 78% of states nationwide. Trip origins here have higher average income than 42% of states nationwide. 38% of states nationwide have a younger driver population than Oregon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 83% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +16% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Oregon, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +16% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Oregon
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,908
6,986
-15.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.2%
9.3%
-1.5%
Truck % (Highway)
12.0%
13.1%
-8.3%
Avg. Travel Time
34.3 min
33.3 min
+2.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,908 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Oregon's average travel time of 34.3 minutes is longer than 78% of states nationwide.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Oregon roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $83,216 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 16% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 5,046 vehicles per day - a 15% decrease from the annual average.
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)
