This page delivers traffic analytics for Graves County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Graves County, Kentucky among 526 road miles divided in 3,211 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 865 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.
2,590
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
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.
8.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,763
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,590 vehicles per day in Graves County, Kentucky that results in 1,085,165 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈396 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 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: Graves's average daily traffic volume is 45% lower than the state average - 2,590 vehicles per day against 4,696 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,085,165 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈396 million per year), about 0.9% of Kentucky's statewide total. At 29.7 minutes, the average travel time is 6% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 8.2% is 44% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Graves's 2,590 vehicles per day outpaces 54% of counties in Kentucky. On travel time, Graves runs longer than 35% of counties in Kentucky.
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.
5,834
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.4 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.
10.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,702
A significant volume of traffic in Graves County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,834 vehicles per day, 177% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,109 vehicles per day. That average covers 120 highway road miles divided in 414 segments (average segment length 1,532 ft), together carrying 558,533 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈204 million per year). 68% of counties in Kentucky move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 12.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.3%, highway truck share is 22% lower than the state average, marking Graves as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Graves's highway truck share (12.3%) is higher than 37% of counties in Kentucky. Graves's highway truck count is higher than 25% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 719 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,109
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.0 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.
8.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,817
The non-highway road network in Graves County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,109 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,834 vehicles per day. That average covers 406 non-highway road miles divided in 2,797 segments (average segment length 767 ft), together carrying 526,632 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈192 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 47% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (8.0%) runs 43% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Graves's overall average travel time exceeds 35% of counties in Kentucky. 45% of counties in Kentucky see lower average driver income among trip origins than Graves. 63% of counties in Kentucky have a younger driver population than Graves.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Graves County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Graves
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,590
4,696
-44.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.5%
12.1%
-21.2%
Truck % (Highway)
12.3%
15.9%
-22.3%
Avg. Travel Time
29.7 min
31.7 min
-6.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,590 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Graves carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 25% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 719 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 9.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.3% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 88% 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)
