This page delivers traffic analytics for Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Tulsa County, Oklahoma among 1,447 road miles divided in 47,974 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 159 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.
8,904
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
17.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,086
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,904 vehicles per day in Tulsa County, Oklahoma that results in 15,008,527 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.5 billion 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 31.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oklahoma state averages: At 8,904 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Tulsa carries 62% more traffic than the state average of 5,504 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Tulsa accounts for about 14% of Oklahoma's statewide total, at 15,008,527 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.5 billion per year). Journey times run 4% lower than the state level, at 31.3 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 17.1% is 40% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. At 8,904 vehicles per day, Tulsa posts the highest average traffic volume in Oklahoma. 7% of counties in Oklahoma have a shorter average travel time than Tulsa's 31.3 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.
22,751
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
35.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,749
A significant volume of traffic in Tulsa County, Oklahoma utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 22,751 vehicles per day, 178% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,195 vehicles per day. That average covers 330 highway road miles divided in 2,338 segments (average segment length 746 ft), together carrying 7,497,576 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.7 billion per year). By highway travel volume, that ranks Tulsa in the top 3 counties in Oklahoma. Trucks constitute 10.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.5%, highway truck share is 34% lower than the state average, marking Tulsa as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Tulsa's highway truck share (10.5%) is higher than 7% of counties in Oklahoma. By raw truck volume, Tulsa carries more highway trucks than 84% of counties in Oklahoma.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,195
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
16.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,085
The non-highway road network in Tulsa County, Oklahoma supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,195 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 22,751 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,117 non-highway road miles divided in 45,636 segments (average segment length 129 ft), together carrying 7,510,952 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.7 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 55% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (16.2%) runs 38% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. 7% of counties in Oklahoma see shorter overall travel times than Tulsa. 92% of counties in Oklahoma see lower average driver income among trip origins than Tulsa. Tulsa's median driver age is higher than 12% of counties in Oklahoma.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 65% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 25% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Tulsa County, Oklahoma, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,904
5,504
+61.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.7%
11.2%
-31.9%
Truck % (Highway)
10.5%
16.0%
-34.1%
Avg. Travel Time
31.3 min
32.7 min
-4.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,904 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Tulsa has the highest average traffic volume of any county in Oklahoma, at 8,904 vehicles per day.
Trucks account for approximately 7.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.5% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 8,307 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Tulsa County, Oklahoma. 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)
