This page delivers traffic analytics for Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma among 397 road miles divided in 7,328 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 286 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.
4,516
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
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.
12.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,220
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,516 vehicles per day in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma that results in 1,882,029 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈687 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 32.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oklahoma state averages: At 4,516 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Pottawatomie carries 18% less traffic than the state average of 5,504 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Pottawatomie accounts for about 1.8% of Oklahoma's statewide total, at 1,882,029 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈687 million per year). At 32.2 minutes, the average travel time is 1% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 12.9% is 5% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Pottawatomie's 4,516 vehicles per day outpaces 79% of counties in Oklahoma. On travel time, Pottawatomie runs longer than 18% of counties in Oklahoma.
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.
9,477
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.7 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.
21.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,296
A significant volume of traffic in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,477 vehicles per day, 121% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,283 vehicles per day. That average covers 72 highway road miles divided in 328 segments (average segment length 1,157 ft), together carrying 837,196 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈306 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 70% of counties in Oklahoma. Trucks constitute 15.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 2% lower than the state average, at 15.7% - positioning Pottawatomie as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Pottawatomie's highway truck share (15.7%) is higher than 44% of counties in Oklahoma. Pottawatomie's highway truck count is higher than 77% of counties in Oklahoma, at roughly 1,490 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,283
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.7 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.
12.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,247
The non-highway road network in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,283 vehicles per day, 55% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,477 vehicles per day. That average covers 326 non-highway road miles divided in 7,000 segments (average segment length 246 ft), together carrying 1,044,833 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈381 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 62% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 12.5% is 7% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 18% of counties in Oklahoma. Trip origins here have higher average income than 50% of counties in Oklahoma. The driver population here skews older than 44% of counties in Oklahoma.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 74% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 24% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Pottawatomie
Oklahoma
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,516
5,504
-18.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.3%
11.2%
-8.5%
Truck % (Highway)
15.7%
16.0%
-1.6%
Avg. Travel Time
32.2 min
32.7 min
-1.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,516 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Pottawatomie carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 77% of counties in Oklahoma, at roughly 1,490 per day.
Drivers on Pottawatomie roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,220 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 10.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.7% on highways.
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 74% above the daily average.
Approximately 34% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Pottawatomie 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during March–May. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,066 vehicles per day - a 10% decrease from the annual 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)
