This page delivers traffic analytics for Dawson County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Dawson County, Nebraska among 373 road miles divided in 3,543 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 556 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.
1,960
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,511
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,960 vehicles per day in Dawson County, Nebraska that results in 1,286,622 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈470 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: Dawson's average daily traffic volume is 46% lower than the state average - 1,960 vehicles per day against 3,598 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Dawson accounts for about 2.5% of Nebraska's statewide total, at 1,286,622 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈470 million per year). Journey times run 10% lower than the state level, at 29.6 minutes on average. By volume, Dawson's 1,960 vehicles per day outpaces 68% of counties in Nebraska. Its average travel time of 29.6 minutes is longer than 5% of counties in Nebraska.
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.
8,303
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
27.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
53.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,245
A significant volume of traffic in Dawson County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,303 vehicles per day, 363% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,792 vehicles per day. That average covers 93 highway road miles divided in 91 segments (average segment length 5,415 ft), together carrying 919,581 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈336 million per year). By highway travel volume, Dawson outranks 92% of counties in Nebraska. Trucks constitute 27.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 27.8%, highway truck share is 58% higher than the state average, marking Dawson as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 93% of counties in Nebraska. 93% of counties in Nebraska see fewer highway trucks per day than Dawson's roughly 2,305.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,792
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,586
The non-highway road network in Dawson County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,792 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,303 vehicles per day. That average covers 280 non-highway road miles divided in 3,452 segments (average segment length 428 ft), together carrying 367,041 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈134 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 75% lower than on highways. 5% of counties in Nebraska see shorter overall travel times than Dawson. Trip origins here have higher average income than 80% of counties in Nebraska. Dawson's median driver age is higher than 21% of counties in Nebraska.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 60% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 2% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +20% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -22% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Dawson County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +20% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Dawson
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,960
3,598
-45.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.9%
11.5%
+89.5%
Truck % (Highway)
27.8%
17.6%
+57.8%
Avg. Travel Time
29.6 min
33.0 min
-10.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,960 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Dawson have higher average income than 80% of counties in Nebraska.
Traffic volumes are typically 20% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,522 vehicles per day - a 22% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 68% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Dawson 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 60% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 21.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 27.8% on highways.
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)
