This page delivers traffic analytics for Summit County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Summit County, Ohio among 1,253 road miles divided in 45,268 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 146 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.
7,303
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.8 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.
19.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,910
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,303 vehicles per day in Summit County, Ohio that results in 12,697,492 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.6 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: At 7,303 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Summit carries 26% more traffic than the state average of 5,773 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 12,697,492 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.6 billion per year), about 4.9% of Ohio's statewide total. At 32.8 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. At 20% higher than the state level, the 19.8% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 93% of counties in Ohio see less traffic than Summit's 7,303 vehicles per day. On travel time, Summit runs longer than 45% of counties in Ohio.
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.
25,679
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.8 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.
43.2%
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.
$87,611
A significant volume of traffic in Summit County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 25,679 vehicles per day, 276% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,823 vehicles per day. That average covers 271 highway road miles divided in 1,151 segments (average segment length 1,243 ft), together carrying 6,902,919 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 billion per year). No more than 4 other counties in Ohio move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 10.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.7%, highway truck share is 28% lower than the state average, marking Summit as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 16% of counties in Ohio. By raw truck volume, Summit carries more highway trucks than 73% of counties in Ohio.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,823
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
3.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 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.
19.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,833
The non-highway road network in Summit County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,823 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 25,679 vehicles per day. That average covers 982 non-highway road miles divided in 44,117 segments (average segment length 117 ft), together carrying 5,794,573 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.1 billion per year). Trucks constitute 3.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 69% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 19.2% is 21% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Summit's overall average travel time exceeds 45% of counties in Ohio. 85% of counties in Ohio see lower average driver income among trip origins than Summit. Summit's median driver age is higher than 40% of counties in Ohio.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 26% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Summit County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Summit
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,303
5,773
+26.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.3%
9.9%
-26.2%
Truck % (Highway)
10.7%
14.9%
-28.2%
Avg. Travel Time
32.8 min
32.9 min
-0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,303 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Summit's highway truck share of 10.7% is higher than 16% of counties in Ohio.
Drivers on Summit roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $88,910 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 6,481 vehicles per day - a 11% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.7% on highways.
Approximately 31% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Summit 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.
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)
