This page delivers traffic analytics for Stone County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Stone County, Missouri among 271 road miles divided in 4,697 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 305 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.
2,418
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
10.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,820
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,418 vehicles per day in Stone County, Missouri that results in 693,067 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈253 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: Stone's average daily traffic volume is 57% lower than the state average - 2,418 vehicles per day against 5,631 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 693,067 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈253 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Missouri's statewide total. At 33.9 minutes, the average travel time is 8% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 47% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Stone carries more traffic than 54% of counties in Missouri. On travel time, Stone runs longer than 69% of counties in Missouri.
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.
2,725
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.7 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.
6.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,417
A significant volume of traffic in Stone County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,725 vehicles per day, 13% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,418 vehicles per day. That average covers 3 highway road miles divided in 4 segments (average segment length 3,326 ft), together carrying 6,865 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 5% lower than the state average, at 12.8% - positioning Stone as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 38% of counties in Missouri. 1% of counties in Missouri see fewer highway trucks per day than Stone's roughly 348.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,418
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
10.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,801
The non-highway road network in Stone County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,418 vehicles per day, 11% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,725 vehicles per day. That average covers 269 non-highway road miles divided in 4,693 segments (average segment length 302 ft), together carrying 686,201 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈250 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 51% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (10.3%) runs 45% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 69% of counties in Missouri see shorter overall travel times than Stone. 51% of counties in Missouri see lower average driver income among trip origins than Stone. 95% of counties in Missouri have a younger driver population than Stone.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 72% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 1% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +27% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -42% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Stone County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +27% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Stone
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,418
5,631
-57.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.3%
9.8%
-36.0%
Truck % (Highway)
12.8%
13.4%
-5.0%
Avg. Travel Time
33.9 min
31.3 min
+8.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,418 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Stone's average travel time of 33.9 minutes is longer than 69% of counties in Missouri.
Traffic volumes are typically 27% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,408 vehicles per day - a 42% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 6.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.8% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
Approximately 47% of highway traffic and 22% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Stone County, Missouri. 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 33.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Stone roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,820 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
