
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Harvey County, Kansas
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day3,839 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 10.3% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 31.6 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 13.1% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 48.2 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $75,784 |
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Our data shows 3,839 vehicles per day on the average road in Harvey County, Kansas, and 1,179,104 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈430 million per year) across its 288 miles of monitored roads. Trucks are 10.3% of traffic, close to the 10.2% across Kansas.
Busier roads than 86% of counties in Kansas
At 3,839 vehicles per day, the average road in Harvey carries somewhat less traffic than the state average of 4,243 (10% less). Network-wide, Harvey accounts for about 1.6% of Kansas's statewide total of vehicle-miles. Harvey carries more traffic than 86% of counties in Kansas.
At 31.6 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Its average travel time of 31.6 minutes is shorter than 82% of counties in Kansas.
The congestion ratio of 13.1% is 23% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - relevant for traffic control and delivery planning.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Harvey County, Kansas
| Traffic | vehicles per day8,214 |
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| Trucks | 13.3% |
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| Average travel time | 43.3 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 24.9% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 47.4 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $78,090 |
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Highways carry more than half of all travel in Harvey County, Kansas (62% of vehicle-miles). 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.
Highways make up 26% of the monitored road miles (76 miles, 398 segments), so they carry more than their share: 729,309 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈266 million per year).
By highway travel volume, Harvey outranks 89% of counties in Kansas.
More highway trucks than 80% of counties in Kansas
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.3%) is 8% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. The highway traffic mix is typical for Kansas: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
Harvey's highway truck share (13.3%) is lower than 72% of counties in Kansas. By raw truck volume, Harvey carries more highway trucks than 80% of counties in Kansas.

Non-highway Traffic in Harvey County, Kansas
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,206 |
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| Trucks | 5.5% |
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| Average travel time | 29.9 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 11.4% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 49.5 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $73,750 |
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Local roads carry a significant share of travel in Harvey County, Kansas: 38% of all vehicle-miles. A typical local road sees 3,206 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 74% of the monitored road miles (212 miles in 2,751 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 449,795 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈164 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 5.5%.
Drivers from higher-income areas than 80% of counties in Kansas
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 59% fewer trucks by share.
Non-highway congestion (11.4%) runs 31% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow.
Trip origins here have higher average income than 80% of counties in Kansas. The driver population here skews younger than 62% of counties in Kansas.