This page delivers traffic analytics for Harvey County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Harvey County, Kansas among 288 road miles divided in 3,149 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 483 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.
3,839
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
13.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,784
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,839 vehicles per day in Harvey County, Kansas that results in 1,179,104 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈430 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Harvey sees 10% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,839 vehicles per day against 4,243), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,179,104 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈430 million per year), roughly 1.6% of Kansas's statewide total. At 31.6 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. The congestion ratio of 13.1% is 23% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 86% of counties in Kansas see less traffic than Harvey's 3,839 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 31.6 minutes is longer than 18% of counties in Kansas.
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.
8,214
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.3 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.
24.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,090
A significant volume of traffic in Harvey County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,214 vehicles per day, 156% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,206 vehicles per day. That average covers 76 highway road miles divided in 398 segments (average segment length 1,003 ft), together carrying 729,309 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈266 million per year). 89% of counties in Kansas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 13.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.3%, highway truck share is 8% lower than the state average, marking Harvey as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Harvey's highway truck share (13.3%) is higher than 28% of counties in Kansas. Harvey's highway truck count is higher than 80% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 1,093 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,206
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.9 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.
11.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,750
The non-highway road network in Harvey County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,206 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,214 vehicles per day. That average covers 212 non-highway road miles divided in 2,751 segments (average segment length 407 ft), together carrying 449,795 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈164 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 59% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 11.4% is 31% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 18% of counties in Kansas. Harvey's average driver income exceeds 80% of counties in Kansas. Harvey's median driver age is higher than 38% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 63% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 5% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Harvey County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Harvey
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,839
4,243
-9.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.3%
10.2%
+1.1%
Truck % (Highway)
13.3%
14.4%
-7.6%
Avg. Travel Time
31.6 min
31.8 min
-0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,839 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Harvey carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 80% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 1,093 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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 63% above the daily average.
Approximately 39% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Harvey County, Kansas. 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 10.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.3% 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)
