This page delivers traffic analytics for Clay County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Clay County, Kentucky among 136 road miles divided in 942 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 762 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.
2,354
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.6 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.
7.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,519
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,354 vehicles per day in Clay County, Kentucky that results in 317,553 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈116 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 28.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: At 2,354 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Clay carries 50% less traffic than the state average of 4,696 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Clay accounts for about 0.3% of Kentucky's statewide total, at 317,553 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈116 million per year). At 28.6 minutes, the average travel time is 10% lower than the state level. At 46% lower than the state level, the 7.9% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Clay's 2,354 vehicles per day outpaces 46% of counties in Kentucky. 16% of counties in Kentucky have a shorter average travel time than Clay's 28.6 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.
4,669
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.5 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.
10.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,455
A significant volume of traffic in Clay County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,669 vehicles per day, 112% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,202 vehicles per day. That average covers 30 highway road miles divided in 58 segments (average segment length 2,758 ft), together carrying 168,652 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈61.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.4%, highway truck share is 9% lower than the state average, marking Clay as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Clay's highway truck share (14.4%) is higher than 57% of counties in Kentucky. By raw truck volume, Clay carries more highway trucks than 46% 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.
2,202
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.6 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.
7.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,859
The non-highway road network in Clay County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,202 vehicles per day, 53% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,669 vehicles per day. That average covers 106 non-highway road miles divided in 884 segments (average segment length 631 ft), together carrying 148,901 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈54.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 47% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (7.7%) runs 45% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 16% of counties in Kentucky see shorter overall travel times than Clay. Clay's average driver income exceeds 16% of counties in Kentucky. 13% of counties in Kentucky have a younger driver population than Clay.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Clay County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Clay
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,354
4,696
-49.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.2%
12.1%
-7.0%
Truck % (Highway)
14.4%
15.9%
-9.3%
Avg. Travel Time
28.6 min
31.7 min
-9.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,354 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Clay's average travel time of 28.6 minutes is longer than 16% of counties in Kentucky.
Drivers on Clay roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $47,519 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.6 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 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 77% above the daily average.
Approximately 38% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Clay 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)
