This page delivers traffic analytics for Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Vernon Parish, Louisiana among 472 road miles divided in 3,975 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 627 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.
2,869
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
7.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,830
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,869 vehicles per day in Vernon Parish, Louisiana that results in 1,138,687 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈416 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Louisiana state averages: Vernon's average daily traffic volume is 53% lower than the state average - 2,869 vehicles per day against 6,061 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Vernon accounts for about 0.9% of Louisiana's statewide total, at 1,138,687 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈416 million per year). The average trip takes 29.8 minutes, 6% lower than the state level. At 58% lower than the state level, the 7.3% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 32% of counties in Louisiana see less traffic than Vernon's 2,869 vehicles per day. On travel time, Vernon runs longer than 13% of counties in Louisiana.
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.
6,340
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.
32.9 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.
13.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,749
A significant volume of traffic in Vernon Parish, Louisiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,340 vehicles per day, 258% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,773 vehicles per day. That average covers 140 highway road miles divided in 954 segments (average segment length 777 ft), together carrying 653,473 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈239 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.5%, highway truck share is 35% lower than the state average, marking Vernon as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 9% of counties in Louisiana. By raw truck volume, Vernon carries more highway trucks than 18% of counties in Louisiana.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,773
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.8 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.
5.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
38.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,023
The non-highway road network in Vernon Parish, Louisiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,773 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,340 vehicles per day. That average covers 332 non-highway road miles divided in 3,021 segments (average segment length 580 ft), together carrying 485,213 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈177 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 15% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (5.3%) runs 68% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Vernon's overall average travel time exceeds 13% of counties in Louisiana. Trip origins here have higher average income than 38% of counties in Louisiana. 10% of counties in Louisiana have a younger driver population than Vernon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 72% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 24% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Vernon Parish, Louisiana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Vernon
Louisiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,869
6,061
-52.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.8%
11.2%
-12.2%
Truck % (Highway)
10.5%
16.1%
-34.6%
Avg. Travel Time
29.8 min
31.8 min
-6.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,869 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Vernon skews older than 10% of counties in Louisiana.
Traffic volumes are typically 8% higher during March–May. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 2,665 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.5% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
Drivers on Vernon roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,830 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.8 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)
