This page delivers traffic analytics for Wood County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wood County, Ohio among 977 road miles divided in 14,911 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 346 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.
3,913
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
12.4%
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.
$83,105
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,913 vehicles per day in Wood County, Ohio that results in 4,636,268 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: At 3,913 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Wood carries 32% less traffic than the state average of 5,773 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 4,636,268 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year), roughly 1.8% of Ohio's statewide total. At 31.4 minutes, the average travel time is 4% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 12.4% is 25% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Wood carries more traffic than 67% of counties in Ohio. On travel time, Wood runs longer than 22% 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.
13,433
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.8 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.
26.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,369
A significant volume of traffic in Wood County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,433 vehicles per day, 300% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,360 vehicles per day. That average covers 159 highway road miles divided in 819 segments (average segment length 1,028 ft), together carrying 2,835,065 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Wood outranks 90% of counties in Ohio. Trucks constitute 22.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 51% higher than the state average, at 22.5% - positioning Wood as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 77% of counties in Ohio see a lower highway truck share than Wood's 22.5%. By raw truck volume, Wood carries more highway trucks than 89% 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.
3,360
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.6 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.
11.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,557
The non-highway road network in Wood County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,360 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,433 vehicles per day. That average covers 818 non-highway road miles divided in 14,092 segments (average segment length 306 ft), together carrying 1,801,204 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈657 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 74% lower than on highways. At 27% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 11.6% signals easier movement on local roads. Wood's overall average travel time exceeds 22% of counties in Ohio. Wood's average driver income exceeds 78% of counties in Ohio. Wood's median driver age is higher than 2% 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 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Wood County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Wood
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,913
5,773
-32.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.0%
9.9%
+61.4%
Truck % (Highway)
22.5%
14.9%
+51.2%
Avg. Travel Time
31.4 min
32.9 min
-4.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,913 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Wood skews older than 2% of counties in Ohio.
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 71% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 38% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Wood 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during March–May. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,589 vehicles per day - a 8% decrease from the annual average.
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)
