This page delivers traffic analytics for Buffalo County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Buffalo County, Nebraska among 410 road miles divided in 4,773 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 454 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.
4,942
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
4.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,064
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,942 vehicles per day in Buffalo County, Nebraska that results in 2,015,918 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈736 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 33.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: Buffalo sees 37% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,942 vehicles per day against 3,598), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,015,918 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈736 million per year), roughly 4.0% of Nebraska's statewide total. At 33.2 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. The congestion ratio of 4.0% is 77% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Buffalo's 4,942 vehicles per day outpaces 96% of counties in Nebraska. 24% of counties in Nebraska have a shorter average travel time than Buffalo's 33.2 minutes.
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.
6,119
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
27.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,563
A significant volume of traffic in Buffalo County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,119 vehicles per day, 25% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,884 vehicles per day. That average covers 96 highway road miles divided in 224 segments (average segment length 2,267 ft), together carrying 888,731 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈324 million per year). By highway travel volume, Buffalo outranks 90% of counties in Nebraska. Trucks constitute 27.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 27.9%, highway truck share is 59% higher than the state average, marking Buffalo as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 95% of counties in Nebraska see a lower highway truck share than Buffalo's 27.9%. By raw truck volume, Buffalo carries more highway trucks than 92% of counties in Nebraska.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,884
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
4.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,636
The non-highway road network in Buffalo County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,884 vehicles per day, 20% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,119 vehicles per day. That average covers 314 non-highway road miles divided in 4,549 segments (average segment length 365 ft), together carrying 1,127,187 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈411 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 80% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (4.0%) runs 77% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Buffalo's overall average travel time exceeds 24% of counties in Nebraska. Buffalo's average driver income exceeds 89% of counties in Nebraska. 5% of counties in Nebraska have a younger driver population than Buffalo.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 66% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +26% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
October is the quietest month, with volumes -40% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Buffalo County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +26% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Buffalo
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,942
3,598
+37.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.4%
11.5%
+33.5%
Truck % (Highway)
27.9%
17.6%
+58.8%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
33.0 min
+0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,942 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Buffalo carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 92% of counties in Nebraska, at roughly 1,710 per day.
Approximately 56% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Buffalo 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.
Drivers on Buffalo roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $79,064 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 15.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 27.9% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 66% 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)
