This page delivers traffic analytics for Franklin County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Franklin County, Kentucky among 224 road miles divided in 3,751 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 316 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.
4,970
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
13.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,207
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,970 vehicles per day in Franklin County, Kentucky that results in 1,298,512 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈474 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: At 4,970 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Franklin carries 6% more traffic than the state average of 4,696 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,298,512 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈474 million per year), roughly 1.1% of Kentucky's statewide total. At 33.1 minutes, the average travel time is 5% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 13.1% is 11% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 88% of counties in Kentucky see less traffic than Franklin's 4,970 vehicles per day. 75% of counties in Kentucky have a shorter average travel time than Franklin's 33.1 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.
18,592
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.4 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.
33.1%
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.
$79,891
A significant volume of traffic in Franklin County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 18,592 vehicles per day, 492% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,141 vehicles per day. That average covers 59 highway road miles divided in 444 segments (average segment length 699 ft), together carrying 853,679 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈312 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 78% of counties in Kentucky. Trucks constitute 16.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (16.6%) is 5% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Franklin serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 67% of counties in Kentucky see a lower highway truck share than Franklin's 16.6%. Franklin's highway truck count is higher than 80% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 3,086 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,141
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
10.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,943
The non-highway road network in Franklin County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,141 vehicles per day, 83% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 18,592 vehicles per day. That average covers 165 non-highway road miles divided in 3,307 segments (average segment length 264 ft), together carrying 444,833 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈162 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 68% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (10.4%) runs 25% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 75% of counties in Kentucky. 90% of counties in Kentucky see lower average driver income among trip origins than Franklin. 25% of counties in Kentucky have a younger driver population than Franklin.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 11:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -13% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Franklin County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Franklin
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,970
4,696
+5.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.8%
12.1%
+5.8%
Truck % (Highway)
16.6%
15.9%
+4.6%
Avg. Travel Time
33.1 min
31.7 min
+4.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,970 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Franklin's average travel time of 33.1 minutes is longer than 75% of counties in Kentucky.
Approximately 22% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Franklin 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 12.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 16.6% on highways.
Drivers on Franklin roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $78,207 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 79% 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)
