This page delivers traffic analytics for Ross County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ross County, Ohio among 513 road miles divided in 7,333 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 370 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.
3,996
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.8 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.
13.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,829
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,996 vehicles per day in Ross County, Ohio that results in 2,097,015 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈765 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: Ross sees 31% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,996 vehicles per day against 5,773), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,097,015 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈765 million per year), roughly 0.8% of Ohio's statewide total. At 30.8 minutes, the average travel time is 6% lower than the state level. At 20% lower than the state level, the 13.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Ross carries more traffic than 68% of counties in Ohio. 15% of counties in Ohio have a shorter average travel time than Ross's 30.8 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.
13,574
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.0 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.
23.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,736
A significant volume of traffic in Ross County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,574 vehicles per day, 289% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,486 vehicles per day. That average covers 112 highway road miles divided in 370 segments (average segment length 1,592 ft), together carrying 1,127,008 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈411 million per year). 59% of counties in Ohio move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 18.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (18.5%) is 24% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Ross serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 56% of counties in Ohio. Ross's highway truck count is higher than 46% of counties in Ohio, at roughly 2,509 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,486
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.0 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.
12.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,890
The non-highway road network in Ross County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,486 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,574 vehicles per day. That average covers 402 non-highway road miles divided in 6,963 segments (average segment length 305 ft), together carrying 970,007 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈354 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 67% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (12.6%) runs 20% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 15% of counties in Ohio see shorter overall travel times than Ross. Ross's average driver income exceeds 16% of counties in Ohio. Ross's median driver age is higher than 26% of counties in Ohio.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 72% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Ross County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ross
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,996
5,773
-30.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.7%
9.9%
+28.2%
Truck % (Highway)
18.5%
14.9%
+24.1%
Avg. Travel Time
30.8 min
32.9 min
-6.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,996 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Ross carries more traffic than 68% of counties in Ohio, averaging 3,996 vehicles per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 12.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.5% on highways.
Approximately 48% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Ross County, Ohio. 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 7% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,382 vehicles per day - a 15% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Ross roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,829 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 72% 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)
