This page delivers traffic analytics for Polk County, Arkansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Polk County, Arkansas among 213 road miles divided in 2,534 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 443 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.
2,156
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
51.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,600
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,156 vehicles per day in Polk County, Arkansas that results in 359,676 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 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 29.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arkansas state averages: Polk's average daily traffic volume is 56% lower than the state average - 2,156 vehicles per day against 4,932 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Polk accounts for about 0.4% of Arkansas's statewide total, at 359,676 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 million per year). At 29.8 minutes, the average travel time is 6% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 54% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 5.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Polk carries more traffic than 30% of counties in Arkansas. Its average travel time of 29.8 minutes is longer than 11% of counties in Arkansas.
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.
5,185
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.8 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.
10.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,466
A significant volume of traffic in Polk County, Arkansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,185 vehicles per day, 388% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,064 vehicles per day. That average covers 53 highway road miles divided in 672 segments (average segment length 414 ft), together carrying 230,619 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈84.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.7%, highway truck share is 32% lower than the state average, marking Polk as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 29% of counties in Arkansas see a lower highway truck share than Polk's 11.7%. Polk's highway truck count is higher than 16% of counties in Arkansas, at roughly 606 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,064
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.9 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.
4.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,868
The non-highway road network in Polk County, Arkansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,064 vehicles per day, 79% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,185 vehicles per day. That average covers 160 non-highway road miles divided in 1,862 segments (average segment length 454 ft), together carrying 129,057 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 40% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (4.2%) runs 66% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 11% of counties in Arkansas see shorter overall travel times than Polk. 31% of counties in Arkansas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Polk. The driver population here skews older than 88% of counties in Arkansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Polk County, Arkansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Polk
Arkansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,156
4,932
-56.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.0%
11.6%
-13.9%
Truck % (Highway)
11.7%
17.1%
-31.6%
Avg. Travel Time
29.8 min
31.6 min
-5.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,156 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Polk carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 16% of counties in Arkansas, at roughly 606 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 10.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.7% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 9% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Polk 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.
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)
