This page delivers traffic analytics for Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ottawa County, Oklahoma among 243 road miles divided in 3,803 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 337 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.
4,913
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
10.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,786
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,913 vehicles per day in Ottawa County, Oklahoma that results in 1,060,563 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈387 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oklahoma state averages: Ottawa sees 11% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,913 vehicles per day against 5,504), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,060,563 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈387 million per year), roughly 1.0% of Oklahoma's statewide total. Journey times run 2% higher than the state level, at 33.2 minutes on average. At 14% lower than the state level, the 10.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 86% of counties in Oklahoma see less traffic than Ottawa's 4,913 vehicles per day. 30% of counties in Oklahoma have a shorter average travel time than Ottawa's 33.2 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.
6,201
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
37.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
52.4 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.
14.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,890
A significant volume of traffic in Ottawa County, Oklahoma utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,201 vehicles per day, 28% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,845 vehicles per day. That average covers 66 highway road miles divided in 189 segments (average segment length 1,856 ft), together carrying 411,593 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈150 million per year). Trucks constitute 37.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 37.9%, highway truck share is 137% higher than the state average, marking Ottawa as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. At 37.9%, Ottawa's highway truck concentration is the highest in Oklahoma. 83% of counties in Oklahoma see fewer highway trucks per day than Ottawa's roughly 2,351.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,845
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.2 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.
10.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,512
The non-highway road network in Ottawa County, Oklahoma supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,845 vehicles per day, 22% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,201 vehicles per day. That average covers 176 non-highway road miles divided in 3,614 segments (average segment length 258 ft), together carrying 648,970 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈237 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 81% fewer trucks by share. At 11% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 10.4% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 30% of counties in Oklahoma. Ottawa's average driver income exceeds 16% of counties in Oklahoma. 84% of counties in Oklahoma have a younger driver population than Ottawa.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Ottawa County, Oklahoma, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ottawa
Oklahoma
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,913
5,504
-10.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
19.2%
11.2%
+71.1%
Truck % (Highway)
37.9%
16.0%
+137.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
32.7 min
+1.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,913 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Ottawa has the highest highway truck share of any county in Oklahoma, at 37.9%.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily average.
Drivers on Ottawa roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $52,786 - 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)
