This page delivers traffic analytics for Douglas County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Douglas County, Nebraska among 1,042 road miles divided in 25,227 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 218 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.
6,979
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.4 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.
14.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$104,268
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,979 vehicles per day in Douglas County, Nebraska that results in 9,667,558 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 17 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: Douglas sees 94% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (6,979 vehicles per day against 3,598), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 9,667,558 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.5 billion per year), roughly 19% of Nebraska's statewide total. At 29.4 minutes, the average travel time is 11% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 17% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 14.5% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. At 6,979 vehicles per day, Douglas posts the highest average traffic volume in Nebraska. Its average travel time of 29.4 minutes is longer than 2% 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.
22,095
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
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.
34.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$101,593
A significant volume of traffic in Douglas County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 22,095 vehicles per day, 256% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,198 vehicles per day. That average covers 168 highway road miles divided in 1,239 segments (average segment length 717 ft), together carrying 3,895,519 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). That is the most highway travel volume of any county in Nebraska. Trucks constitute 7.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 55% lower than the state average, at 7.9% - positioning Douglas as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By share, Douglas has the lowest highway truck concentration in Nebraska, at 7.9%. 82% of counties in Nebraska see fewer highway trucks per day than Douglas's roughly 1,754.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,198
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.4 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.
13.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$105,804
The non-highway road network in Douglas County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,198 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 22,095 vehicles per day. That average covers 874 non-highway road miles divided in 23,988 segments (average segment length 192 ft), together carrying 5,772,039 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.1 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 44% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (13.5%) runs 21% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 2% of counties in Nebraska see shorter overall travel times than Douglas. 99% of counties in Nebraska see lower average driver income among trip origins than Douglas. 1% of counties in Nebraska have a younger driver population than Douglas.
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 63% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Douglas County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Douglas
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,979
3,598
+94.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.9%
11.5%
-49.2%
Truck % (Highway)
7.9%
17.6%
-54.9%
Avg. Travel Time
29.4 min
33.0 min
-11.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,979 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Douglas has the lowest highway truck share of any county in Nebraska, at 7.9%.
Drivers on Douglas roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $104,268 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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 63% above the daily average.
Approximately 26% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Douglas 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.
Trucks account for approximately 5.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.9% 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)
