This page delivers traffic analytics for Blaine County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Blaine County, Nebraska among 55 road miles divided in 146 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 1,990 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.
608
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,319
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 608 vehicles per day in Blaine County, Nebraska that results in 31,506 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈11.5 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 47.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: Blaine sees 83% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (608 vehicles per day against 3,598), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Blaine accounts for about 0.1% of Nebraska's statewide total, at 31,506 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈11.5 million per year). At 47.7 minutes, the average travel time is 44% higher than the state level. 11% of counties in Nebraska see less traffic than Blaine's 608 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 47.7 minutes is longer than 96% of counties in Nebraska.
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.
999
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
54.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,598
A significant volume of traffic in Blaine County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 999 vehicles per day, 303% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 248 vehicles per day. That average covers 20 highway road miles divided in 70 segments (average segment length 1,475 ft), together carrying 22,545 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈8.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.6%) is 17% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Blaine serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 67% of counties in Nebraska. Blaine's highway truck count is higher than 17% of counties in Nebraska, at roughly 145 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
248
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
59.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,424
The non-highway road network in Blaine County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 248 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 999 vehicles per day. That average covers 35 non-highway road miles divided in 76 segments (average segment length 2,464 ft), together carrying 8,961 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 35% lower than on highways. Blaine's overall average travel time exceeds 96% of counties in Nebraska. 25% of counties in Nebraska see lower average driver income among trip origins than Blaine. The driver population here skews older than 89% of counties in Nebraska.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Blaine County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Blaine
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
608
3,598
-83.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.1%
11.5%
+13.7%
Truck % (Highway)
14.6%
17.6%
-17.3%
Avg. Travel Time
47.7 min
33.0 min
+44.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 608 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Blaine's highway truck share of 14.6% is higher than 67% of counties in Nebraska.
Approximately 39% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Blaine County, Nebraska. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 13.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.6% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 84% above the daily 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)
