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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day3,432 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 16.2% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 33.9 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 12.6% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 47.8 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $76,079 |
The average monitored road in Anderson County, Kentucky carries 3,432 vehicles per day. Across its 173 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 828,803 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈303 million per year). Trucks are 16.2% of traffic, more than the 12.1% across Kentucky.
Anderson sees 27% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,432 vehicles per day against 4,696), suggesting less demand on each road - less drive-by exposure for retail, but easier access for deliveries. Network-wide, Anderson accounts for about 0.7% of Kentucky's statewide total of vehicle-miles. By volume, Anderson's 3,432 vehicles per day outpaces 74% of counties in Kentucky.
At 33.9 minutes, the average travel time is 7% higher than the state level. On travel time, Anderson runs longer than 84% of counties in Kentucky.
Congestion is somewhat lower than the state level, at a ratio of 12.6% (15% lower) - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning.
| Traffic | vehicles per day5,923 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 18.3% |
| Average travel time | 39.8 min |
| Congestion ratio | 14.9% |
| Drivers’ average age | 47.6 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $77,386 |
Highways carry most of the traffic in Anderson County, Kentucky: 78% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 5,923 vehicles per day, 94% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,057 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 47% of the monitored road miles (81 miles, 210 segments), so they carry more than their share: 646,988 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈236 million per year).
That is more highway travel volume than 71% of counties in Kentucky.
At 18.3%, highway truck share is 15% higher than the state average. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
Anderson's highway truck share (18.3%) is higher than 75% of counties in Kentucky. 70% of counties in Kentucky see fewer highway trucks per day than Anderson's roughly 1,085.
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,057 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8.7% |
| Average travel time | 33.0 min |
| Congestion ratio | 12.2% |
| Drivers’ average age | 48.0 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $74,291 |
At 22% of vehicle-miles, local roads carry a smaller share of the traffic in Anderson County, Kentucky than highways. The average non-highway road carries 3,057 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 53% of the monitored road miles (91 miles in 1,392 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 181,815 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈66.4 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 8.7%.
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 53% lower than on highways.
Non-highway congestion (12.2%) runs slightly lower than the state level (12% lower).
Trip origins here have higher average income than 88% of counties in Kentucky. The driver population here skews younger than 60% of counties in Kentucky.
The truck share sets Anderson County apart: 34% above the Kentucky average. Its average daily traffic per road, by contrast, is 27% below.
| Metric | Anderson County | Kentucky average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 3,432 | 4,696 | -26.9% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 16.2% | 12.1% | +34.4% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 18.3% | 15.9% | +15.4% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 33.9 min | 31.7 min | +6.9% |
Anderson County tracks the 4 areas around it closely - no measure in this table sets it far apart from the areas immediately next to it, though it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Traffic volume here matches the areas around it, but more of that traffic is trucks - a difference in what routes through, not in how much.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | 3,432 | 16.2% | 828,803 | 33.9 min | 12.6% |
| Woodford County, Kentucky | 4,184 | 13.6% | 1,191,217 | 32.4 min | 13.0% |
| Mercer County, Kentucky | 2,458 | 10.9% | 536,836 | 32.6 min | 8.6% |
| Franklin County, Kentucky | 4,970 | 12.8% | 1,298,512 | 33.1 min | 13.1% |
| Shelby County, Kentucky | 3,560 | 14.3% | 1,871,030 | 33.2 min | 11.2% |
| Kentucky average | 4,696 | 12.1% | N/A | 31.7 min | 14.7% |
Average driver income places Anderson County #15 of 120 in Kentucky - the top quarter of the state.
| Measure | Anderson County | Kentucky rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 3,432 | #32 of 120 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 646,988 | #34 of 115 |
| Truck share on highways | 18.3% | #30 of 115 |
| Highway trucks per day | 1,085 | #35 of 115 |
| Average travel time | 33.9 min | #20 of 120 |
| Average driver income | $76,079 | #15 of 120 |
| Average driver age | 47.8 yrs | #72 of 120 |
The three busiest roads in Anderson County average 19,008 vehicles a day, 5.5 times the county average of 3,432 across all its monitored roads.
Old Frankfort Road leads with 22,523 vehicles a day, 1,560 of them trucks (6.9%). Bluegrass Parkway carries the most trucks, 4,002 a day (21.6% of its traffic), although it ranks #2 for all traffic.
Trips using Bluegrass Parkway are long: a median of 56.9 minutes against 33.9 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
Old Frankfort Road is busy with cars rather than freight: only 6.9% of its traffic is trucks, against 16.2% county-wide.
Delays build on Old Frankfort Road: its congestion ratio of 27% over free-flow time is well above the county's 13%.
Travel on Bluegrass Parkway's busiest stretch runs 20% over free-flow time, against 13% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
Bypass North carries 4.6 times the county average at its busiest, 1,363 of them trucks (8.6%, below the county-wide 16.2%).
US 127 carries 4.0 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 41.0 minutes.
At 3.9 times the county average, US 127 Bypass draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $77,104 in household income.
The average monitored road in Anderson carries 3,432 vehicles per day, 27% less than the Kentucky average of 4,696.
Anderson's highway truck share of 18.3% is higher than 75% of counties in Kentucky.
The average trip in Anderson takes 33.9 minutes, 7% longer than the Kentucky average of 31.7 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
Drivers on Anderson roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $76,079, 6% above the Kentucky average.
Trucks make up about 16.2% of all traffic in Anderson County, Kentucky, rising to 18.3% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Approximately 36% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Anderson County, Kentucky. A sizeable share of highway traffic comes from outside, mixed with local trips on the same roads.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 78% above the daily average.
Old Frankfort Road carries the most, 22,523 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Bluegrass Parkway (18,573), Bypass North (15,928), US 127 (13,587), US 127 Bypass (13,536). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
Bluegrass Parkway, with about 4,002 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 21.6% of its 18,573 vehicles.
About 22,523 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 1,560 trucks (6.9%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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