This page delivers traffic analytics for Atchison County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Atchison County, Missouri among 162 road miles divided in 711 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 1,201 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.
2,138
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,101
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,138 vehicles per day in Atchison County, Missouri that results in 466,028 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈170 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: At 2,138 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Atchison carries 62% less traffic than the state average of 5,631 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Atchison accounts for about 0.3% of Missouri's statewide total, at 466,028 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈170 million per year). The average trip takes 32.7 minutes, 4% higher than the state level. By volume, Atchison's 2,138 vehicles per day outpaces 47% of counties in Missouri. 54% of counties in Missouri have a shorter average travel time than Atchison's 32.7 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.
5,636
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
27.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
69.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,932
A significant volume of traffic in Atchison County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,636 vehicles per day, 210% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,816 vehicles per day. That average covers 50 highway road miles divided in 60 segments (average segment length 4,422 ft), together carrying 337,257 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈123 million per year). Trucks constitute 27.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (27.5%) is 104% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Atchison serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 98% of counties in Missouri. 71% of counties in Missouri see fewer highway trucks per day than Atchison's roughly 1,550.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,816
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,234
The non-highway road network in Atchison County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,816 vehicles per day, 68% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,636 vehicles per day. That average covers 111 non-highway road miles divided in 651 segments (average segment length 904 ft), together carrying 128,771 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 62% fewer trucks by share. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 54% of counties in Missouri. Atchison's average driver income exceeds 54% of counties in Missouri. The driver population here skews older than 79% of counties in Missouri.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Atchison County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Atchison
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,138
5,631
-62.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
22.8%
9.8%
+131.7%
Truck % (Highway)
27.5%
13.4%
+104.5%
Avg. Travel Time
32.7 min
31.3 min
+4.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,138 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Atchison's highway truck share of 27.5% is higher than 98% of counties in Missouri.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 60% above the daily average.
Drivers on Atchison roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,101 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 22.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 27.5% on highways.
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)
