This page delivers traffic analytics for Ouachita County, Arkansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ouachita County, Arkansas among 296 road miles divided in 2,380 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 657 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.
2,094
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.2 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.
6.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,830
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,094 vehicles per day in Ouachita County, Arkansas that results in 564,624 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈206 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arkansas state averages: At 2,094 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Ouachita carries 58% less traffic than the state average of 4,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Ouachita accounts for about 0.6% of Arkansas's statewide total, at 564,624 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈206 million per year). At 29.2 minutes, the average travel time is 8% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 52% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 28% of counties in Arkansas see less traffic than Ouachita's 2,094 vehicles per day. 3% of counties in Arkansas have a shorter average travel time than Ouachita's 29.2 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.
3,693
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 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.
7.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,380
A significant volume of traffic in Ouachita County, Arkansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,693 vehicles per day, 95% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,889 vehicles per day. That average covers 71 highway road miles divided in 270 segments (average segment length 1,380 ft), together carrying 233,529 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈85.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 27% lower than the state average, at 12.5% - positioning Ouachita as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Ouachita's highway truck share (12.5%) is higher than 41% of counties in Arkansas. By raw truck volume, Ouachita carries more highway trucks than 5% of counties in Arkansas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,889
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.5 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.
5.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,481
The non-highway road network in Ouachita County, Arkansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,889 vehicles per day, 49% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,693 vehicles per day. That average covers 226 non-highway road miles divided in 2,110 segments (average segment length 565 ft), together carrying 331,095 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈121 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 33% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (5.9%) runs 52% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 3% of counties in Arkansas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 55% of counties in Arkansas. 69% of counties in Arkansas have a younger driver population than Ouachita.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Ouachita County, Arkansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ouachita
Arkansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,094
4,932
-57.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.1%
11.6%
-13.3%
Truck % (Highway)
12.5%
17.1%
-27.1%
Avg. Travel Time
29.2 min
31.6 min
-7.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,094 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Ouachita's average travel time of 29.2 minutes is longer than 3% of counties in Arkansas.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
Drivers on Ouachita roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,830 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 25% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Ouachita County, Arkansas. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.5% on highways.
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)
