This page delivers traffic analytics for Gallatin County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Gallatin County, Kentucky among 136 road miles divided in 1,562 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 459 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.
2,406
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.6 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.
8.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,123
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,406 vehicles per day in Gallatin County, Kentucky that results in 958,370 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈350 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 39.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: Gallatin sees 49% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,406 vehicles per day against 4,696), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 958,370 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈350 million per year), roughly 0.8% of Kentucky's statewide total. The average trip takes 39.6 minutes, 25% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 43% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Gallatin carries more traffic than 49% of counties in Kentucky. 99% of counties in Kentucky have a shorter average travel time than Gallatin's 39.6 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.
10,750
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
26.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
62.1 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.
19.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,328
A significant volume of traffic in Gallatin County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,750 vehicles per day, 478% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,860 vehicles per day. That average covers 52 highway road miles divided in 96 segments (average segment length 2,853 ft), together carrying 797,874 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈291 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 77% of counties in Kentucky. Trucks constitute 26.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 26.5%, highway truck share is 67% higher than the state average, marking Gallatin as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Gallatin's highway truck share (26.5%) is higher than 97% of counties in Kentucky. Gallatin's highway truck count is higher than 89% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 2,853 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,860
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.1 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.
7.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,553
The non-highway road network in Gallatin County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,860 vehicles per day, 83% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,750 vehicles per day. That average covers 84 non-highway road miles divided in 1,466 segments (average segment length 303 ft), together carrying 160,495 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈58.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 63% lower than the highway network. At 45% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.7% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 99% of counties in Kentucky. Gallatin's average driver income exceeds 87% of counties in Kentucky. The driver population here skews older than 35% of counties in Kentucky.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Gallatin County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Gallatin
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,406
4,696
-48.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
23.8%
12.1%
+97.1%
Truck % (Highway)
26.5%
15.9%
+67.2%
Avg. Travel Time
39.6 min
31.7 min
+25.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,406 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Gallatin carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 89% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 2,853 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 23.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 26.5% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 39.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 66% above the daily average.
Drivers on Gallatin roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $74,123 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 70% of highway traffic and 30% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Gallatin 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.
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)
