This page delivers traffic analytics for Caldwell County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Caldwell County, Kentucky among 229 road miles divided in 1,516 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 799 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.
2,382
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.
30.1 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.
10.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,119
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,382 vehicles per day in Caldwell County, Kentucky that results in 581,285 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈212 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 30.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: Caldwell sees 49% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,382 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 581,285 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈212 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Kentucky's statewide total. The average trip takes 30.1 minutes, 5% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 30% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.2% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Caldwell's 2,382 vehicles per day outpaces 48% of counties in Kentucky. 39% of counties in Kentucky have a shorter average travel time than Caldwell's 30.1 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.
6,200
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
55.0 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.
9.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,139
A significant volume of traffic in Caldwell County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,200 vehicles per day, 168% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,310 vehicles per day. That average covers 49 highway road miles divided in 28 segments (average segment length 9,185 ft), together carrying 334,138 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈122 million per year). Trucks constitute 22.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 22.5%, highway truck share is 42% higher than the state average, marking Caldwell as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Caldwell's highway truck share (22.5%) is higher than 90% of counties in Kentucky. By raw truck volume, Caldwell carries more highway trucks than 72% 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.
2,310
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
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
10.2%
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.
$62,110
The non-highway road network in Caldwell County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,310 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,200 vehicles per day. That average covers 181 non-highway road miles divided in 1,488 segments (average segment length 641 ft), together carrying 247,147 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈90.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 68% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.2% is 26% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Caldwell's overall average travel time exceeds 39% of counties in Kentucky. Caldwell's average driver income exceeds 53% of counties in Kentucky. 94% of counties in Kentucky have a younger driver population than Caldwell.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Caldwell County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Caldwell
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,382
4,696
-49.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.0%
12.1%
+32.9%
Truck % (Highway)
22.5%
15.9%
+41.7%
Avg. Travel Time
30.1 min
31.7 min
-5.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,382 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Caldwell carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 72% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 1,394 per day.
Drivers on Caldwell roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $62,119 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.1 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 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
Approximately 68% of highway traffic and 17% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Caldwell 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.
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)
