This page delivers traffic analytics for Pawnee County, Oklahoma. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Pawnee County, Oklahoma among 207 road miles divided in 1,688 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 647 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.
2,500
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.6 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.
6.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,058
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,500 vehicles per day in Pawnee County, Oklahoma that results in 548,071 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈200 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oklahoma state averages: Pawnee sees 55% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,500 vehicles per day against 5,504), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 548,071 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈200 million per year), about 0.5% of Oklahoma's statewide total. The average trip takes 35.6 minutes, 9% higher than the state level. At 45% lower than the state level, the 6.8% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Pawnee's 2,500 vehicles per day outpaces 37% of counties in Oklahoma. 62% of counties in Oklahoma have a shorter average travel time than Pawnee's 35.6 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.
4,676
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
57.6 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.
9.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,861
A significant volume of traffic in Pawnee County, Oklahoma utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,676 vehicles per day, 115% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,174 vehicles per day. That average covers 73 highway road miles divided in 220 segments (average segment length 1,752 ft), together carrying 341,280 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈125 million per year). Trucks constitute 18.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 18.0%, highway truck share is 13% higher than the state average, marking Pawnee as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Pawnee's highway truck share (18.0%) is higher than 59% of counties in Oklahoma. By raw truck volume, Pawnee carries more highway trucks than 45% of counties in Oklahoma.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,174
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.
32.3 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.
6.4%
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.
$59,458
The non-highway road network in Pawnee County, Oklahoma supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,174 vehicles per day, 54% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,676 vehicles per day. That average covers 134 non-highway road miles divided in 1,468 segments (average segment length 481 ft), together carrying 206,791 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 60% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 6.4% is 45% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 62% of counties in Oklahoma. 41% of counties in Oklahoma see lower average driver income among trip origins than Pawnee. Pawnee's median driver age is higher than 24% of counties in Oklahoma.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Pawnee County, Oklahoma, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Pawnee
Oklahoma
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,500
5,504
-54.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.0%
11.2%
+24.4%
Truck % (Highway)
18.0%
16.0%
+13.0%
Avg. Travel Time
35.6 min
32.7 min
+8.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,500 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Pawnee skews older than 24% of counties in Oklahoma.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Approximately 49% of highway traffic and 28% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Pawnee County, Oklahoma. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Pawnee roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,058 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
