This page delivers traffic analytics for Dixon County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Dixon County, Nebraska among 106 road miles divided in 970 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 578 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.
1,262
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,165
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,262 vehicles per day in Dixon County, Nebraska that results in 128,184 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈46.8 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 42.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: At 1,262 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Dixon carries 65% less traffic than the state average of 3,598 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Dixon accounts for about 0.3% of Nebraska's statewide total, at 128,184 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈46.8 million per year). At 42.6 minutes, the average travel time is 29% higher than the state level. By volume, Dixon's 1,262 vehicles per day outpaces 47% of counties in Nebraska. On travel time, Dixon runs longer than 87% 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.
1,747
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
55.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,597
A significant volume of traffic in Dixon County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,747 vehicles per day, 45% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,208 vehicles per day. That average covers 16 highway road miles divided in 98 segments (average segment length 883 ft), together carrying 29,762 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈10.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.3%) is 24% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Dixon serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 40% of counties in Nebraska see a lower highway truck share than Dixon's 13.3%. 28% of counties in Nebraska see fewer highway trucks per day than Dixon's roughly 233.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,208
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.2 min
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.
$71,460
The non-highway road network in Dixon County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,208 vehicles per day, 31% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,747 vehicles per day. That average covers 90 non-highway road miles divided in 872 segments (average segment length 544 ft), together carrying 98,422 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈35.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 42% lower than on highways. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 87% of counties in Nebraska. Dixon's average driver income exceeds 61% of counties in Nebraska. The driver population here skews older than 14% of counties in Nebraska.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Dixon County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Dixon
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,262
3,598
-64.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.0%
11.5%
-21.7%
Truck % (Highway)
13.3%
17.6%
-24.3%
Avg. Travel Time
42.6 min
33.0 min
+29.1%
How Dixon County compares
Dixon County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Dixon County carries 36.7% less traffic on a typical road; 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.
Dixon County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Nebraska average for scale.
Average travel time places Dixon County #13 of 93 in Nebraska - the top quarter of the state.
Where Dixon 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
Dixon County
Nebraska rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,262
#50 of 93
Highway vehicle-miles per day
29,762
#53 of 61
Truck share on highways
13.3%
#37 of 61
Highway trucks per day
233
#44 of 61
Average travel time
42.6 min
#13 of 93
Average driver income
$71,165
#37 of 93
Average driver age
46.6 yrs
#80 of 93
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #13 of 93 on average travel time, against #53 of 61 on highway travel volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,262 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Dixon carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 28% of counties in Nebraska, at roughly 233 per day.
Drivers on Dixon roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,165 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.3% on highways.
Approximately 65% of highway traffic and 37% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Dixon 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 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 80% 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)
