This page delivers traffic analytics for Ottawa County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ottawa County, Ohio among 393 road miles divided in 5,837 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 355 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.
3,146
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.4 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.
11.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,755
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,146 vehicles per day in Ottawa County, Ohio that results in 1,255,036 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈458 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: At 3,146 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Ottawa carries 46% less traffic than the state average of 5,773 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,255,036 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈458 million per year), about 0.5% of Ohio's statewide total. The average trip takes 34.4 minutes, 5% higher than the state level. At 32% lower than the state level, the 11.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 45% of counties in Ohio see less traffic than Ottawa's 3,146 vehicles per day. On travel time, Ottawa runs longer than 68% 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.
7,568
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
56.0 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.
14.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,120
A significant volume of traffic in Ottawa County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,568 vehicles per day, 163% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,874 vehicles per day. That average covers 60 highway road miles divided in 338 segments (average segment length 943 ft), together carrying 566,425 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈207 million per year). Trucks constitute 20.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (20.4%) is 37% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Ottawa serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 65% of counties in Ohio see a lower highway truck share than Ottawa's 20.4%. Ottawa's highway truck count is higher than 50% of counties in Ohio, at roughly 1,543 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,874
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
10.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,272
The non-highway road network in Ottawa County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,874 vehicles per day, 62% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,568 vehicles per day. That average covers 332 non-highway road miles divided in 5,499 segments (average segment length 319 ft), together carrying 688,610 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈251 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 70% lower than the highway network. At 31% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 10.9% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 68% of counties in Ohio. 60% of counties in Ohio see lower average driver income among trip origins than Ottawa. At 55 years, Ottawa's median driver age is the highest in Ohio.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 74% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 1% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +30% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -46% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Ottawa County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +30% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ottawa
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,146
5,773
-45.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.6%
9.9%
+27.0%
Truck % (Highway)
20.4%
14.9%
+36.9%
Avg. Travel Time
34.4 min
32.9 min
+4.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,146 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 55 years, Ottawa has the highest driver age of any county in Ohio.
Trucks account for approximately 12.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 20.4% on highways.
Drivers on Ottawa roads have a median age of 55 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $75,755 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 36% of highway traffic and 15% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Ottawa 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.
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 74% above the daily 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)
