This page delivers traffic analytics for Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Orleans Parish, Louisiana among 617 road miles divided in 12,904 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 253 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.
7,022
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.
34.0 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.
22.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,833
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,022 vehicles per day in Orleans Parish, Louisiana that results in 6,925,138 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Louisiana state averages: Orleans sees 16% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (7,022 vehicles per day against 6,061), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 6,925,138 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 billion per year), about 5.7% of Louisiana's statewide total. The average trip takes 34.0 minutes, 7% higher than the state level. At 32% higher than the state level, the 22.8% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 83% of counties in Louisiana see less traffic than Orleans's 7,022 vehicles per day. 73% of counties in Louisiana have a shorter average travel time than Orleans's 34.0 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.
39,450
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.8 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.
60.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,916
A significant volume of traffic in Orleans Parish, Louisiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 39,450 vehicles per day, 559% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,987 vehicles per day. That average covers 97 highway road miles divided in 399 segments (average segment length 1,281 ft), together carrying 3,956,317 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). By highway travel volume, that ranks Orleans in the top 3 counties in Louisiana. Trucks constitute 11.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.5%, highway truck share is 28% lower than the state average, marking Orleans as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Orleans's highway truck share (11.5%) is higher than 18% of counties in Louisiana. Orleans's highway truck count is higher than 95% of counties in Louisiana, at roughly 4,552 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,987
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.
33.9 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.
21.6%
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.
$72,474
The non-highway road network in Orleans Parish, Louisiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,987 vehicles per day, 85% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 39,450 vehicles per day. That average covers 521 non-highway road miles divided in 12,505 segments (average segment length 220 ft), together carrying 2,968,821 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 60% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 21.6% is 28% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 73% of counties in Louisiana. 68% of counties in Louisiana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Orleans. 54% of counties in Louisiana have a younger driver population than Orleans.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 53% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Orleans Parish, Louisiana, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Orleans
Louisiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,022
6,061
+15.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.6%
11.2%
-23.3%
Truck % (Highway)
11.5%
16.1%
-28.1%
Avg. Travel Time
34.0 min
31.8 min
+7.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,022 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Orleans carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 95% of counties in Louisiana, at roughly 4,552 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 53% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during March–May. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 6,030 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Orleans roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $73,833 - 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)
