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Wallowa County, Oregon Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Wallowa County, Oregon. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wallowa County, Oregon among 101 road miles divided in 637 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 836 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,658

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

40.1 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.

7.4%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

57.1 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$64,535

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,658 vehicles per day in Wallowa County, Oregon that results in 131,374 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.0 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 40.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Oregon state averages: Wallowa sees 72% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,658 vehicles per day against 5,908), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Wallowa accounts for about 0.2% of Oregon's statewide total, at 131,374 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.0 million per year). The average trip takes 40.1 minutes, 17% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 55% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Wallowa carries more traffic than 11% of counties in Oregon. On travel time, Wallowa runs longer than 86% of counties in Oregon.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,658

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

40.1 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.

7.4%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

57.1 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$64,535

The non-highway road network in Wallowa County, Oregon supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,658 vehicles per day. That average covers 101 non-highway road miles divided in 637 segments (average segment length 836 ft), together carrying 131,374 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.0% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (7.4%) runs 54% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Wallowa's overall average travel time exceeds 86% of counties in Oregon. Trip origins here have higher average income than 26% of counties in Oregon. The driver population here skews older than 97% of counties in Oregon.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Wallowa County, Oregon, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Wallowa

Oregon
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,658

5,908

-71.9%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

8.0%

9.2%

-13.2%

Truck % (Highway)

12.0%

Avg. Travel Time

40.1 min

34.3 min

+16.9%

How Wallowa County compares

Wallowa County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Wallowa County carries 58.5% less traffic on a typical road and moves 22.8% of the total daily travel; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.

Wallowa County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Oregon average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Wallowa County1,6588.0%131,37440.1 min7.4%
Union County, Oregon2,37520.0%916,12141.0 min7.9%
Asotin County, Washington3,3065.7%200,35628.8 min12.3%
Nez Perce County, Idaho8,0986.4%1,053,61432.9 minN/A
Adams County, Idaho2,2049.4%137,78840.3 min6.8%
Oregon average5,9089.2%N/A34.3 min16.6%

Wallowa County ranked within Oregon

Wallowa County sits in Oregon's top three on average driver age.

Where Wallowa County sits among Oregon's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureWallowa CountyOregon rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,658#32 of 36
Average travel time40.1 min#6 of 36
Average driver income$64,535#27 of 36
Average driver age57.1 yrs#2 of 36

Wallowa County ranks #2 of 36 on average driver age but #32 of 36 on average daily traffic volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

OregonDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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