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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day3,756 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 15.8% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 31.6 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 12.4% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 47.6 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $54,785 |
The average monitored road in Barren County, Kentucky carries 3,756 vehicles per day. Across its 418 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 1,871,456 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈683 million per year). Trucks are 15.8% of traffic, more than the 12.1% across Kentucky.
Barren's average daily traffic volume is 20% lower than the state average - 3,756 vehicles per day against 4,696 - suggesting less traffic load per road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network, that travel is about 1.6% of Kentucky's statewide total. Barren carries more traffic than 78% of counties in Kentucky.
Journey times here (31.6 minutes on average) closely track the state level. Its average travel time of 31.6 minutes is longer than 58% of counties in Kentucky.
Congestion runs 16% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 12.4%, which means smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning.
| Traffic | vehicles per day7,494 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 20.4% |
| Average travel time | 44.9 min |
| Congestion ratio | 21.2% |
| Drivers’ average age | 46.2 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $58,418 |
A little more than half of the driving in Barren County, Kentucky happens on highways: 66% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 7,494 vehicles per day, 127% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,295 vehicles per day.
With 28% of the road miles (118 miles in 320 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 1,240,648 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈453 million per year).
90% of counties in Kentucky move less traffic on their highways.
Highway truck concentration here runs 28% higher than the state average, at 20.4%. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
83% of counties in Kentucky see a lower highway truck share than Barren's 20.4%. Barren's highway truck count is higher than 76% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 1,526 trucks per day.
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,295 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 6.7% |
| Average travel time | 30.0 min |
| Congestion ratio | 11.3% |
| Drivers’ average age | 48.4 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $51,888 |
A significant share of driving in Barren County, Kentucky, 34% of vehicle-miles, happens on local roads. On the average non-highway road, that comes to 3,295 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 72% of the monitored road miles (300 miles in 2,595 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 630,808 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈230 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 6.7%.
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 67% lower than the highway network.
The non-highway congestion ratio of 11.3% is 19% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average.
Barren's average driver income is lower than 64% of counties in Kentucky. Barren's median driver age is lower than 66% of counties in Kentucky.
Of the four measures, truck share differs most: Barren County runs 31% above the Kentucky average. Its highway truck share is also 28% above.
| Metric | Barren County | Kentucky average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 3,756 | 4,696 | -20.0% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 15.8% | 12.1% | +30.8% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 20.4% | 15.9% | +28.3% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 31.6 min | 31.7 min | -0.1% |
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Barren County moves 2.9 times the total daily travel and carries 60.7% more traffic on a typical road; it has the busiest roads of the five. Bigger and busier at once: more road than the areas around it and heavier traffic on it, which makes it the centre of gravity for travel in this part of the map.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barren County | 3,756 | 15.8% | 1,871,456 | 31.6 min | 12.4% |
| Metcalfe County, Kentucky | 2,180 | 14.4% | 458,703 | 28.9 min | 8.2% |
| Hart County, Kentucky | 2,373 | 23.0% | 1,298,996 | 29.3 min | 6.7% |
| Allen County, Kentucky | 2,660 | 9.4% | 480,899 | 28.8 min | 11.1% |
| Edmonson County, Kentucky | 2,140 | 15.8% | 383,418 | 29.7 min | 13.1% |
| Kentucky average | 4,696 | 12.1% | N/A | 31.7 min | 14.7% |
Highway travel volume places Barren County #12 of 115 in Kentucky - the top quarter of the state.
| Measure | Barren County | Kentucky rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 3,756 | #27 of 120 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 1,240,648 | #12 of 115 |
| Truck share on highways | 20.4% | #20 of 115 |
| Highway trucks per day | 1,526 | #28 of 115 |
| Average travel time | 31.6 min | #50 of 120 |
| Average driver income | $54,785 | #77 of 120 |
| Average driver age | 47.6 yrs | #79 of 120 |
The three busiest roads in Barren County average 25,877 vehicles a day, 6.9 times the county average of 3,756 across all its monitored roads.
I 65 leads with 44,932 vehicles a day, 12,374 of them trucks (27.5%). No other road comes close: L Rogers Wells Boulevard, in second place, carries 16,990. It tops the truck ranking too, with the most trucks.
I 65 carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 67.2 minutes against 31.6 county-wide.
Few trucks use L Rogers Wells Boulevard: 3.8% of its traffic, under half the county's 15.8%.
Freight stands out on I 65: trucks are 27.5% of the traffic there, against 15.8% county-wide.
Travel on I 65's busiest stretch runs 34% over free-flow time, against 12% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
On its busiest stretch, L Rogers Wells Boulevard carries 4.5 times the county average; trucks are 3.8% of it, below the county-wide 15.8%.
Scottsville Road peaks at 15,708 vehicles a day, 4.2 times the county average; trucks are 5.4% of it, below the county-wide 15.8%.
Cumberland Parkway carries through traffic: the median trip using it lasts 43.2 minutes, against 31.6 for the county.
Happy Valley Street is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 28% longer than at free-flow speed, against 12% county-wide.
KY 90 carries 2.5 times the county average at its busiest, 764 of them trucks (8.0%, below the county-wide 15.8%).
The average monitored road in Barren carries 3,756 vehicles per day, 20% less than the Kentucky average of 4,696.
Barren's highway truck share of 20.4% is higher than 83% of counties in Kentucky.
The average trip in Barren takes 31.6 minutes, about the same as the Kentucky average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and a long afternoon plateau from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM - about 74% above the daily average.
Drivers on Barren roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,785, 24% below the Kentucky average.
Trucks make up about 15.8% of all traffic in Barren County, Kentucky, rising to 20.4% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
I 65 carries the most, 44,932 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by L Rogers Wells Boulevard (16,990), Scottsville Road (15,708), Cumberland Parkway (15,075), Happy Valley Street (10,885). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
I 65, with about 12,374 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 27.5% of its 44,932 vehicles.
About 44,932 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 12,374 trucks (27.5%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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