This page delivers traffic analytics for Brown County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Brown County, Kansas among 226 road miles divided in 1,404 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 849 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.
2,019
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,766
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,019 vehicles per day in Brown County, Kansas that results in 366,761 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈134 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Brown sees 52% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,019 vehicles per day against 4,243), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 366,761 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈134 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Kansas's statewide total. The average trip takes 31.9 minutes, on par with the state level. Brown carries more traffic than 59% of counties in Kansas. Its average travel time of 31.9 minutes is longer than 22% of counties in Kansas.
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.
4,174
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.0 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.
$67,754
A significant volume of traffic in Brown County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,174 vehicles per day, 171% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,543 vehicles per day. That average covers 47 highway road miles divided in 254 segments (average segment length 982 ft), together carrying 217,659 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈79.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.2%) is 15% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Brown serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 19% of counties in Kansas see a lower highway truck share than Brown's 12.2%. By raw truck volume, Brown carries more highway trucks than 47% of counties in Kansas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,543
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,693
The non-highway road network in Brown County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,543 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,174 vehicles per day. That average covers 179 non-highway road miles divided in 1,150 segments (average segment length 820 ft), together carrying 149,103 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈54.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 40% lower than the highway network. 22% of counties in Kansas see shorter overall travel times than Brown. 32% of counties in Kansas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Brown. Brown's median driver age is higher than 69% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–10:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Brown County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Brown
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,019
4,243
-52.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.2%
10.2%
+0.3%
Truck % (Highway)
12.2%
14.4%
-15.2%
Avg. Travel Time
31.9 min
31.8 min
+0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,019 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Brown have higher average income than 32% of counties in Kansas.
Trucks account for approximately 10.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.2% on highways.
Approximately 38% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Brown County, Kansas. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 67% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
