This page delivers traffic analytics for Poinsett County, Arkansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Poinsett County, Arkansas among 315 road miles divided in 2,229 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 746 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.
2,320
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.1 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.
7.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,346
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,320 vehicles per day in Poinsett County, Arkansas that results in 840,105 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈307 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 35.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arkansas state averages: Poinsett's average daily traffic volume is 53% lower than the state average - 2,320 vehicles per day against 4,932 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 840,105 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈307 million per year), roughly 0.9% of Arkansas's statewide total. The average trip takes 35.1 minutes, 11% higher than the state level. At 39% lower than the state level, the 7.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 35% of counties in Arkansas see less traffic than Poinsett's 2,320 vehicles per day. 73% of counties in Arkansas have a shorter average travel time than Poinsett's 35.1 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.
6,612
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.6 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.
17.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,154
A significant volume of traffic in Poinsett County, Arkansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,612 vehicles per day, 210% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,136 vehicles per day. That average covers 55 highway road miles divided in 92 segments (average segment length 3,177 ft), together carrying 379,792 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈139 million per year). 52% of counties in Arkansas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 21.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (21.1%) is 23% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Poinsett serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 78% of counties in Arkansas. 67% of counties in Arkansas see fewer highway trucks per day than Poinsett's roughly 1,393.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,136
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.5 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.
7.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,368
The non-highway road network in Poinsett County, Arkansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,136 vehicles per day, 68% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,612 vehicles per day. That average covers 260 non-highway road miles divided in 2,137 segments (average segment length 642 ft), together carrying 460,313 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈168 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 62% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.3% is 41% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Poinsett's overall average travel time exceeds 73% of counties in Arkansas. Poinsett's average driver income exceeds 69% of counties in Arkansas. 10% of counties in Arkansas have a younger driver population than Poinsett.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Poinsett County, Arkansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Poinsett
Arkansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,320
4,932
-53.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.9%
11.6%
+19.6%
Truck % (Highway)
21.1%
17.1%
+23.2%
Avg. Travel Time
35.1 min
31.6 min
+10.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,320 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Poinsett skews older than 10% of counties in Arkansas.
Trucks account for approximately 13.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 21.1% on highways.
Approximately 59% of highway traffic and 20% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Poinsett 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.
Drivers on Poinsett roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $59,346 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 70% 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)
