This page delivers traffic analytics for Bates County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Bates County, Missouri among 313 road miles divided in 2,790 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 593 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.
1,434
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,705
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,434 vehicles per day in Bates County, Missouri that results in 738,166 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈269 million 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 28.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: Bates sees 75% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,434 vehicles per day against 5,631), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Bates accounts for about 0.4% of Missouri's statewide total, at 738,166 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈269 million per year). Journey times run 8% lower than the state level, at 28.9 minutes on average. Bates carries more traffic than 22% of counties in Missouri. Its average travel time of 28.9 minutes is longer than 8% of counties in Missouri.
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.
8,049
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
56.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,594
A significant volume of traffic in Bates County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,049 vehicles per day, 544% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,249 vehicles per day. That average covers 62 highway road miles divided in 76 segments (average segment length 4,300 ft), together carrying 542,980 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈198 million per year). By highway travel volume, Bates outranks 54% of counties in Missouri. Trucks constitute 21.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (21.3%) is 59% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Bates serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Bates's highway truck share (21.3%) is higher than 80% of counties in Missouri. By raw truck volume, Bates carries more highway trucks than 74% of counties in Missouri.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,249
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,599
The non-highway road network in Bates County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,249 vehicles per day, 84% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,049 vehicles per day. That average covers 251 non-highway road miles divided in 2,714 segments (average segment length 489 ft), together carrying 195,186 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈71.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 67% lower than on highways. Bates's overall average travel time exceeds 8% of counties in Missouri. Bates's average driver income exceeds 61% of counties in Missouri. Bates's median driver age is higher than 58% of counties in Missouri.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Bates County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Bates
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,434
5,631
-74.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.6%
9.8%
+79.0%
Truck % (Highway)
21.3%
13.4%
+58.6%
Avg. Travel Time
28.9 min
31.3 min
-7.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,434 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Bates carries more traffic than 22% of counties in Missouri, averaging 1,434 vehicles per day.
Trucks account for approximately 17.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 21.3% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 70% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 36% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Bates County, Missouri. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
