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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day4,088 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 9.9% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 31.2 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 12.1% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 48.4 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $63,260 |
Our data shows 4,088 vehicles per day on the average road in Randolph County, North Carolina, and 3,670,837 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion per year) across its 740 miles of monitored roads. Trucks are 9.9% of traffic, close to the 8.7% across North Carolina.
At 4,088 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Randolph carries 35% less traffic than the state average of 6,332, suggesting less demand on each road - less drive-by exposure for retail, but easier access for deliveries. Network-wide, Randolph accounts for about 1.3% of North Carolina's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 52% of counties in North Carolina see more traffic than Randolph's 4,088 vehicles per day.
At 31.2 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Its average travel time of 31.2 minutes is shorter than 64% of counties in North Carolina.
The congestion ratio of 12.1% is 35% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - fewer delays make delivery windows more reliable.
| Traffic | vehicles per day10,682 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 13.4% |
| Average travel time | 41.6 min |
| Congestion ratio | 19.5% |
| Drivers’ average age | 47.8 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $64,223 |
Highways carry more than half of all travel in Randolph County, North Carolina (58% of vehicle-miles). The average highway carries 10,682 vehicles per day, 190% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,678 vehicles per day.
With 28% of the road miles (204 miles in 1,092 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 2,126,175 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈776 million per year).
83% of counties in North Carolina move less traffic on their highways.
Highway truck concentration here runs 11% higher than the state average, at 13.4%. The highway traffic mix is typical for North Carolina: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
Randolph's highway truck share (13.4%) is higher than 69% of counties in North Carolina. 60% of counties in North Carolina see fewer highway trucks per day than Randolph's roughly 1,428.
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,678 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 5.2% |
| Average travel time | 30.6 min |
| Congestion ratio | 11.6% |
| Drivers’ average age | 48.6 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $62,548 |
A significant share of driving in Randolph County, North Carolina, 42% of vehicle-miles, happens on local roads. A typical local road sees 3,678 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 72% of the monitored road miles (536 miles in 17,575 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 1,544,662 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈564 million per year). About 1 in 19 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (5.2%).
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 61% fewer trucks by share.
Non-highway congestion (11.6%) runs 34% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow.
56% of counties in North Carolina see higher average driver income among trip origins than Randolph. Randolph's median driver age is lower than 63% of counties in North Carolina.
Of the four measures, average daily traffic per road differs most: Randolph County runs 35% below the North Carolina average.
| Metric | Randolph County | North Carolina average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 4,088 | 6,332 | -35.4% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 9.9% | 8.7% | +13.9% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 13.4% | 12.1% | +10.7% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 31.2 min | 32.3 min | -3.3% |
Nothing in this table sets Randolph County sharply apart from the 4 areas nearest to it, though it has the third busiest roads of the five.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | 4,088 | 9.9% | 3,670,837 | 31.2 min | 12.1% |
| Montgomery County, North Carolina | 2,769 | 11.0% | 905,073 | 33.1 min | 9.5% |
| Davidson County, North Carolina | 5,353 | 11.0% | 3,956,858 | 33.3 min | 14.3% |
| Guilford County, North Carolina | 7,231 | 8.9% | 14,395,706 | 31.8 min | 18.3% |
| Chatham County, North Carolina | 3,885 | 8.3% | 2,631,969 | 32.5 min | 11.3% |
| North Carolina average | 6,332 | 8.7% | N/A | 32.3 min | 18.6% |
Highway travel volume places Randolph County #17 of 97 in North Carolina - the top quarter of the state.
| Measure | Randolph County | North Carolina rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 4,088 | #52 of 100 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 2,126,175 | #17 of 97 |
| Truck share on highways | 13.4% | #31 of 97 |
| Highway trucks per day | 1,428 | #39 of 97 |
| Average travel time | 31.2 min | #64 of 100 |
| Average driver income | $63,260 | #56 of 100 |
| Average driver age | 48.4 yrs | #63 of 100 |
Traffic concentrates on a few corridors: the three busiest roads average 34,163 vehicles a day, against 4,088 on the average road in Randolph County.
I 85 leads with 48,121 vehicles a day, 9,714 of them trucks (20.2%). That is 75% more than the next road, Dixie Drive (27,485). It also carries the most trucks.
Trips using US 421 are long: a median of 60.0 minutes against 31.2 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
Freight stands out on I 85: trucks are 20.2% of the traffic there, against 9.9% county-wide.
Few trucks use Dixie Drive: 3.9% of its traffic, under half the county's 9.9%.
Delays build on I 85: its congestion ratio of 31% over free-flow time is well above the county's 12%.
Travel on Dixie Drive's busiest stretch runs 36% over free-flow time, against 12% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
At 6.6 times the county average, I 73 draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $62,191 in household income.
A main artery: I 85 BUS / US 29 / US 70's busiest stretch carries 5.3 times the county average; trucks are 10.2% of it, in line with the county-wide 9.9%.
US 421 is a trunk route for the county, carrying 5.2 times the county average on its busiest stretch; trucks are 13.1% of it, above the county-wide 9.9%.
The busiest stretch of I 74 carries 4.3 times the county average; trucks are 12.8% of it, above the county-wide 9.9%.
The average monitored road in Randolph carries 4,088 vehicles per day, 35% less than the North Carolina average of 6,332.
Randolph's highway truck share of 13.4% is higher than 69% of counties in North Carolina.
The average trip in Randolph takes 31.2 minutes, about the same as the North Carolina average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Approximately 20% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Randolph County, North Carolina. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
Trucks make up about 9.9% of all traffic in Randolph County, North Carolina, rising to 13.4% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 5:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 82% above the daily average.
I 85 carries the most, 48,121 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Dixie Drive (27,485), I 73 (26,882), I 85 BUS / US 29 / US 70 (21,812), US 421 (21,422). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
I 85, with about 9,714 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 20.2% of its 48,121 vehicles.
About 48,121 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 9,714 trucks (20.2%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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