This page delivers traffic analytics for Butler County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Butler County, Nebraska among 162 road miles divided in 1,517 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 565 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.
1,204
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.
41.6 min
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.
$79,398
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,204 vehicles per day in Butler County, Nebraska that results in 232,521 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈84.9 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 41.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: At 1,204 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Butler carries 67% less traffic than the state average of 3,598 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Butler accounts for about 0.5% of Nebraska's statewide total, at 232,521 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈84.9 million per year). At 41.6 minutes, the average travel time is 26% higher than the state level. 45% of counties in Nebraska see less traffic than Butler's 1,204 vehicles per day. 80% of counties in Nebraska have a shorter average travel time than Butler's 41.6 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.
3,283
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.2%
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.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,227
A significant volume of traffic in Butler County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,283 vehicles per day, 190% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,130 vehicles per day. That average covers 11 highway road miles divided in 52 segments (average segment length 1,118 ft), together carrying 40,798 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈14.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.2%, highway truck share is 19% lower than the state average, marking Butler as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Butler's highway truck share (14.2%) is higher than 53% of counties in Nebraska. Butler's highway truck count is higher than 62% of counties in Nebraska, at roughly 467 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,130
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,623
The non-highway road network in Butler County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,130 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,283 vehicles per day. That average covers 151 non-highway road miles divided in 1,465 segments (average segment length 545 ft), together carrying 191,722 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈70.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 34% lower than on highways. Butler's overall average travel time exceeds 80% of counties in Nebraska. Trip origins here have higher average income than 90% of counties in Nebraska. The driver population here skews older than 30% of counties in Nebraska.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Butler County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Butler
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,204
3,598
-66.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.2%
11.5%
-11.6%
Truck % (Highway)
14.2%
17.6%
-19.1%
Avg. Travel Time
41.6 min
33.0 min
+25.9%
How Butler County compares
Butler County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Butler County carries 39.1% less traffic on a typical road and moves 43.0% of the total daily travel; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.
Butler County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Nebraska average for scale.
Butler County sits in the top quarter of the Nebraska field on average driver income, at #10 of 93.
Where Butler County sits among Nebraska's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Butler County
Nebraska rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,204
#52 of 93
Highway vehicle-miles per day
40,798
#49 of 61
Truck share on highways
14.2%
#29 of 61
Highway trucks per day
467
#24 of 61
Average travel time
41.6 min
#19 of 93
Average driver income
$79,398
#10 of 93
Average driver age
48.9 yrs
#65 of 93
Butler County ranks #10 of 93 on average driver income but #49 of 61 on highway travel volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,204 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Butler skews older than 30% of counties in Nebraska.
The average travel time for drivers is 41.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 82% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Butler 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 Butler roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $79,398 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 10.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.2% 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 71% 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)
