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Furnas County, Nebraska Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Furnas County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Furnas County, Nebraska among 127 road miles divided in 1,003 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 669 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,227

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

11.5%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

42.4 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.

5.0%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

52.3 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$62,067

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,227 vehicles per day in Furnas County, Nebraska that results in 120,500 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈44.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 42.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Nebraska state averages: At 1,227 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Furnas carries 66% less traffic than the state average of 3,598 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 120,500 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈44.0 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Nebraska's statewide total. At 42.4 minutes, the average travel time is 28% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 5.0% is 72% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Furnas carries more traffic than 46% of counties in Nebraska. On travel time, Furnas runs longer than 86% of counties in Nebraska.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Analytical insight

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,227

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

11.5%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

42.4 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.

5.0%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

52.3 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$62,067

The non-highway road network in Furnas County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,227 vehicles per day. That average covers 127 non-highway road miles divided in 1,003 segments (average segment length 669 ft), together carrying 120,500 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈44.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.5% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.0% is 71% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 86% of counties in Nebraska. Furnas's average driver income exceeds 24% of counties in Nebraska. 63% of counties in Nebraska have a younger driver population than Furnas.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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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 65% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -17% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Furnas County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +10% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Furnas

Nebraska
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,227

3,598

-65.9%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

11.5%

11.5%

-0.6%

Truck % (Highway)

17.6%

Avg. Travel Time

42.4 min

33.0 min

+28.2%

How Furnas County compares

Furnas County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Furnas County sees 27.1% longer typical trips; it has the third busiest 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.

Furnas County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Nebraska average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Furnas County1,22711.5%120,50042.4 min5.0%
Harlan County, Nebraska1,09511.8%136,71236.1 minN/A
Norton County, Kansas1,26311.9%106,23930.6 minN/A
Gosper County, Nebraska1,0378.8%66,71633.2 minN/A
Red Willow County, Nebraska2,8308.8%238,95433.3 minN/A
Nebraska average3,59811.5%N/A33.0 min17.5%

Furnas County ranked within Nebraska

Furnas County sits in the top quarter of the Nebraska field on average travel time, at #14 of 93.

Where Furnas 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.
MeasureFurnas CountyNebraska rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,227#51 of 93
Average travel time42.4 min#14 of 93
Average driver income$62,067#71 of 93
Average driver age52.3 yrs#35 of 93

The two ends of this table sit far apart: #14 of 93 on average travel time, against #71 of 93 on average driver income.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

NebraskaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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