This page delivers traffic analytics for Butler County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Butler County, Kentucky among 257 road miles divided in 1,622 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 835 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.
1,450
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.7 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.
6.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,148
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,450 vehicles per day in Butler County, Kentucky that results in 594,962 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈217 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 31.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: Butler sees 69% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,450 vehicles per day against 4,696), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 594,962 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈217 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Kentucky's statewide total. The average trip takes 31.7 minutes, on par with the state level. Congestion runs 58% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 8% of counties in Kentucky see less traffic than Butler's 1,450 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 31.7 minutes is longer than 61% 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.
5,453
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
58.3 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.
11.6%
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.
$63,640
A significant volume of traffic in Butler County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,453 vehicles per day, 298% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,370 vehicles per day. That average covers 62 highway road miles divided in 32 segments (average segment length 10,197 ft), together carrying 390,373 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈142 million per year). By highway travel volume, Butler outranks 54% of counties in Kentucky. Trucks constitute 20.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 26% higher than the state average, at 20.1% - positioning Butler as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Butler's highway truck share (20.1%) is higher than 82% of counties in Kentucky. By raw truck volume, Butler carries more highway trucks than 64% 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.
1,370
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
6.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,642
The non-highway road network in Butler County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,370 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,453 vehicles per day. That average covers 195 non-highway road miles divided in 1,590 segments (average segment length 647 ft), together carrying 204,588 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈74.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 59% lower than on highways. At 57% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.0% signals easier movement on local roads. Butler's overall average travel time exceeds 61% of counties in Kentucky. Butler's average driver income exceeds 50% of counties in Kentucky. 20% of counties in Kentucky have a younger driver population than Butler.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Butler County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Butler
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,450
4,696
-69.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.0%
12.1%
+32.6%
Truck % (Highway)
20.1%
15.9%
+26.4%
Avg. Travel Time
31.7 min
31.7 min
+0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,450 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Butler carries more traffic than 8% of counties in Kentucky, averaging 1,450 vehicles per day.
Trucks account for approximately 16.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 20.1% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Butler roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,148 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 59% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Butler 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.
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 72% 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)
