This page delivers traffic analytics for Bourbon County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Bourbon County, Kentucky among 201 road miles divided in 3,282 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 324 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.
2,068
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
8.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,668
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,068 vehicles per day in Bourbon County, Kentucky that results in 466,068 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈170 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: At 2,068 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Bourbon carries 56% less traffic than the state average of 4,696 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Bourbon accounts for about 0.4% of Kentucky's statewide total, at 466,068 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈170 million per year). Journey times run 6% higher than the state level, at 33.6 minutes on average. Congestion runs 45% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.2% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Bourbon's 2,068 vehicles per day outpaces 33% of counties in Kentucky. On travel time, Bourbon runs longer than 81% of counties in Kentucky.
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.
6,344
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.3 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
18.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,884
A significant volume of traffic in Bourbon County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,344 vehicles per day, 268% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,722 vehicles per day. That average covers 38 highway road miles divided in 246 segments (average segment length 826 ft), together carrying 237,743 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈86.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (9.7%) is 39% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Bourbon serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 9% of counties in Kentucky see a lower highway truck share than Bourbon's 9.7%. By raw truck volume, Bourbon carries more highway trucks than 28% of counties in Kentucky.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,722
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.5 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
7.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,424
The non-highway road network in Bourbon County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,722 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,344 vehicles per day. That average covers 163 non-highway road miles divided in 3,036 segments (average segment length 283 ft), together carrying 228,326 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈83.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 16% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (7.3%) runs 47% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 81% of counties in Kentucky see shorter overall travel times than Bourbon. Bourbon's average driver income exceeds 66% of counties in Kentucky. 50% of counties in Kentucky have a younger driver population than Bourbon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Bourbon County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Bourbon
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,068
4,696
-56.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.9%
12.1%
-25.9%
Truck % (Highway)
9.7%
15.9%
-39.0%
Avg. Travel Time
33.6 min
31.7 min
+6.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,068 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Bourbon have higher average income than 66% of counties in Kentucky.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 88% above the daily average.
Drivers on Bourbon roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $65,668 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Bourbon County, Kentucky. 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 8.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.7% 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)
