This page delivers traffic analytics for Cedar County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cedar County, Nebraska among 187 road miles divided in 1,600 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 616 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.
1,370
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,255
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,370 vehicles per day in Cedar County, Nebraska that results in 253,516 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈92.5 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 34.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: Cedar sees 62% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,370 vehicles per day against 3,598), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 253,516 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈92.5 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Nebraska's statewide total. The average trip takes 34.6 minutes, 5% higher than the state level. Cedar carries more traffic than 52% of counties in Nebraska. 40% of counties in Nebraska have a shorter average travel time than Cedar's 34.6 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.
2,666
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,794
A significant volume of traffic in Cedar County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,666 vehicles per day, 181% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 948 vehicles per day. That average covers 53 highway road miles divided in 393 segments (average segment length 715 ft), together carrying 138,972 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈50.7 million per year). 55% of counties in Nebraska move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 12.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.6%) is 28% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Cedar serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 32% of counties in Nebraska. 38% of counties in Nebraska see fewer highway trucks per day than Cedar's roughly 336.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
948
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,632
The non-highway road network in Cedar County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 948 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,666 vehicles per day. That average covers 133 non-highway road miles divided in 1,207 segments (average segment length 583 ft), together carrying 114,544 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈41.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 44% fewer trucks by share. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 40% of counties in Nebraska. Cedar's average driver income exceeds 67% of counties in Nebraska. Cedar's median driver age is higher than 49% of counties in Nebraska.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 83% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 5% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +26% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -38% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Cedar County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +26% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cedar
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,370
3,598
-61.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.1%
11.5%
-12.6%
Truck % (Highway)
12.6%
17.6%
-28.4%
Avg. Travel Time
34.6 min
33.0 min
+4.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,370 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Cedar's highway truck share of 12.6% is higher than 32% of counties in Nebraska.
Approximately 33% of highway traffic and 17% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cedar 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.6% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Drivers on Cedar roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $73,255 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
