
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Jessamine County, Kentucky
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day5,912 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 5.9% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 30.7 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. | 15.3% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 44.9 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $80,409 |
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The average monitored road in Jessamine County, Kentucky carries 5,912 vehicles per day. Across its 154 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 961,341 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈351 million per year). Traffic here is mostly passenger cars: only 5.9% trucks, against 12.1% across Kentucky.
Busier roads than 94% of counties in Kentucky
Jessamine's average daily traffic volume is 26% higher than the state average - 5,912 vehicles per day against 4,696 - suggesting more traffic load per road - more exposure for roadside businesses, and more competition for road space. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.8% of Kentucky's statewide total of vehicle-miles. Jessamine carries more traffic than 94% of counties in Kentucky.
At 30.7 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. On travel time, Jessamine runs shorter than 53% of counties in Kentucky.
Congestion here (15.3%) closely tracks the state level.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Jessamine County, Kentucky
| Traffic | vehicles per day22,346 |
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| Trucks | 6.4% |
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| Average travel time | 32.8 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 33.1% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 44.3 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $79,052 |
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Highways carry more than half of all travel in Jessamine County, Kentucky (58% of vehicle-miles). The average highway carries 22,346 vehicles per day, 413% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,354 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 27% of the monitored road miles (41 miles, 284 segments), so they carry more than their share: 552,832 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈202 million per year).
By highway travel volume, Jessamine outranks 66% of counties in Kentucky.
The lowest highway truck share of any county in Kentucky
At 6.4%, highway truck share is 59% lower than the state average. Highways here carry mainly commuter and local trips, with little through freight.
At 6.4%, Jessamine's highway truck concentration is the lowest in Kentucky. Jessamine's highway truck count is higher than 52% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 1,439 trucks per day.

Non-highway Traffic in Jessamine County, Kentucky
| Traffic | vehicles per day4,354 |
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| Trucks | 5.1% |
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| Average travel time | 30.5 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 13.6% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 46.2 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $82,253 |
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A significant share of driving in Jessamine County, Kentucky, 42% of vehicle-miles, happens on local roads. The average non-highway road carries 4,354 vehicles per day.
Spread over 112 miles and 2,995 segments, 73% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 408,510 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈149 million per year). About 1 in 20 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (5.1%).
Younger drivers than 93% of counties in Kentucky
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 21% fewer trucks by share.
Non-highway congestion here (13.6%) closely tracks the state average.
91% of counties in Kentucky see lower average driver income among trip origins than Jessamine. Jessamine's median driver age is lower than 93% of counties in Kentucky.