This page delivers traffic analytics for Stokes County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Stokes County, North Carolina among 345 road miles divided in 8,483 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 215 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.
2,329
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.1 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.
10.1%
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.
$60,755
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,329 vehicles per day in Stokes County, North Carolina that results in 833,657 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈304 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: Stokes's average daily traffic volume is 63% lower than the state average - 2,329 vehicles per day against 6,332 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 833,657 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈304 million per year), about 0.3% of North Carolina's statewide total. At 30.1 minutes, the average travel time is 7% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 46% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 8% of counties in North Carolina see less traffic than Stokes's 2,329 vehicles per day. 15% of counties in North Carolina have a shorter average travel time than Stokes's 30.1 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.
14,212
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.9 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.
31.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,689
A significant volume of traffic in Stokes County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,212 vehicles per day, 516% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,306 vehicles per day. That average covers 14 highway road miles divided in 16 segments (average segment length 4,679 ft), together carrying 223,370 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.2%, highway truck share is 10% higher than the state average, marking Stokes as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 68% of counties in North Carolina see a lower highway truck share than Stokes's 13.2%. 72% of counties in North Carolina see fewer highway trucks per day than Stokes's roughly 1,880.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,306
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.
10.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,977
The non-highway road network in Stokes County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,306 vehicles per day, 84% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,212 vehicles per day. That average covers 331 non-highway road miles divided in 8,467 segments (average segment length 206 ft), together carrying 610,287 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈223 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 55% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.0% is 43% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 15% of counties in North Carolina see shorter overall travel times than Stokes. 35% of counties in North Carolina see lower average driver income among trip origins than Stokes. Stokes's median driver age is higher than 77% of counties in North Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Stokes County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Stokes
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,329
6,332
-63.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.9%
8.7%
-9.2%
Truck % (Highway)
13.2%
12.1%
+9.5%
Avg. Travel Time
30.1 min
32.3 min
-6.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,329 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Stokes carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 72% of counties in North Carolina, at roughly 1,880 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 7.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.2% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 95% above the daily average.
Drivers on Stokes roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,755 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 79% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Stokes County, North Carolina. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
