This page delivers traffic analytics for Harlan County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Harlan County, Nebraska among 112 road miles divided in 821 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 722 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.
1,095
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,966
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,095 vehicles per day in Harlan County, Nebraska that results in 136,712 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈49.9 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 36.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: At 1,095 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Harlan carries 70% 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 136,712 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈49.9 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Nebraska's statewide total. Journey times run 9% higher than the state level, at 36.1 minutes on average. Harlan carries more traffic than 39% of counties in Nebraska. On travel time, Harlan runs longer than 54% of counties in Nebraska.
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.
2,747
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,355
A significant volume of traffic in Harlan County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,747 vehicles per day, 241% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 806 vehicles per day. That average covers 26 highway road miles divided in 122 segments (average segment length 1,136 ft), together carrying 65,319 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈23.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.3%, highway truck share is 19% lower than the state average, marking Harlan as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Harlan's highway truck share (14.3%) is higher than 55% of counties in Nebraska. By raw truck volume, Harlan carries more highway trucks than 43% of counties in Nebraska.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
806
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,741
The non-highway road network in Harlan County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 806 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,747 vehicles per day. That average covers 86 non-highway road miles divided in 699 segments (average segment length 650 ft), together carrying 71,393 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈26.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 33% lower than on highways. Harlan's overall average travel time exceeds 54% of counties in Nebraska. 29% of counties in Nebraska see lower average driver income among trip origins than Harlan. 85% of counties in Nebraska have a younger driver population than Harlan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Harlan County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Harlan
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,095
3,598
-69.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.8%
11.5%
+2.5%
Truck % (Highway)
14.3%
17.6%
-18.9%
Avg. Travel Time
36.1 min
33.0 min
+9.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,095 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Harlan skews older than 85% of counties in Nebraska.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Harlan County, Nebraska. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Harlan roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,966 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 61% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 11.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.3% on highways.
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)
