This page delivers traffic analytics for Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kentucky among 27,673 road miles divided in 321,064 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 455 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.
4,696
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.7 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.
14.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,616
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,696 vehicles per day in Kentucky that results in 118,801,454 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈43.4 billion 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 31.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Kentucky sees 33% lower average daily traffic volume than the national average (4,696 vehicles per day against 6,986), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 118,801,454 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈43.4 billion per year), roughly 1.6% of the national total. At 31.7 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the national level. Congestion runs 22% lower than the national level, at a ratio of 14.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Kentucky's 4,696 vehicles per day outpaces 22% of states nationwide. Its average travel time of 31.7 minutes is longer than 10% of states nationwide.
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.
10,824
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.6 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.
28.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,048
A significant volume of traffic in Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,824 vehicles per day, 168% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,042 vehicles per day. That average covers 6,713 highway road miles divided in 30,961 segments (average segment length 1,145 ft), together carrying 72,174,037 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈26.3 billion per year). 62% of states nationwide move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 15.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.9%, highway truck share is 21% higher than the national average, marking Kentucky as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Kentucky's highway truck share (15.9%) is higher than 80% of states nationwide. 42% of states nationwide see fewer highway trucks per day than Kentucky's roughly 1,718.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,042
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
13.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,427
The non-highway road network in Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,042 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,824 vehicles per day. That average covers 20,960 non-highway road miles divided in 290,103 segments (average segment length 381 ft), together carrying 46,627,415 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈17.0 billion per year). Trucks constitute 6.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 61% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 13.9% is 24% lower than the national level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the national average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 10% of states nationwide. Trip origins here have higher average income than 8% of states nationwide. Kentucky's median driver age is higher than 64% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Kentucky
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,696
6,986
-32.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.1%
9.3%
+28.9%
Truck % (Highway)
15.9%
13.1%
+21.4%
Avg. Travel Time
31.7 min
33.3 min
-4.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,696 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Kentucky's highway truck share of 15.9% is higher than 80% of states nationwide.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Kentucky roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,616 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 12.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.9% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,278 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual 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)
