This page delivers traffic analytics for Edmonson County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Edmonson County, Kentucky among 159 road miles divided in 1,342 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 627 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.
2,140
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.7 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.
13.1%
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.
$53,492
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,140 vehicles per day in Edmonson County, Kentucky that results in 383,418 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈140 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: Edmonson sees 54% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,140 vehicles per day against 4,696), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Edmonson accounts for about 0.3% of Kentucky's statewide total, at 383,418 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈140 million per year). At 29.7 minutes, the average travel time is 6% lower than the state level. At 11% lower than the state level, the 13.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Edmonson's 2,140 vehicles per day outpaces 36% of counties in Kentucky. 34% of counties in Kentucky have a shorter average travel time than Edmonson's 29.7 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.
22,276
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
24.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
67.2 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.
33.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,234
A significant volume of traffic in Edmonson County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 22,276 vehicles per day, 979% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,065 vehicles per day. That average covers 7 highway road miles divided in 5 segments (average segment length 7,751 ft), together carrying 170,667 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈62.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 24.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 57% higher than the state average, at 24.9% - positioning Edmonson as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Edmonson's highway truck share (24.9%) is higher than 94% of counties in Kentucky. Edmonson's highway truck count is higher than 98% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 5,556 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,065
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.5 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.
13.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,014
The non-highway road network in Edmonson County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,065 vehicles per day, 91% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 22,276 vehicles per day. That average covers 152 non-highway road miles divided in 1,337 segments (average segment length 601 ft), together carrying 212,750 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈77.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 66% lower than on highways. At 7% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 13.0% signals easier movement on local roads. 34% of counties in Kentucky see shorter overall travel times than Edmonson. 34% of counties in Kentucky see lower average driver income among trip origins than Edmonson. 24% of counties in Kentucky have a younger driver population than Edmonson.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Edmonson County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Edmonson
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,140
4,696
-54.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.8%
12.1%
+30.8%
Truck % (Highway)
24.9%
15.9%
+57.2%
Avg. Travel Time
29.7 min
31.7 min
-6.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,140 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Edmonson carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 98% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 5,556 per day.
Approximately 97% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Edmonson 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.
Trucks account for approximately 15.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 24.9% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 78% above the daily average.
Drivers on Edmonson roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $53,492 - 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)
