This page delivers traffic analytics for Knott County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Knott County, Kentucky among 208 road miles divided in 1,225 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 897 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.
1,742
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
26.8 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.
6.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,013
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,742 vehicles per day in Knott County, Kentucky that results in 353,553 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈129 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 26.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: Knott sees 63% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,742 vehicles per day against 4,696), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 353,553 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈129 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Kentucky's statewide total. The average trip takes 26.8 minutes, 15% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 53% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 20% of counties in Kentucky see less traffic than Knott's 1,742 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 26.8 minutes is longer than 8% of counties in Kentucky.
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.
3,935
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.5 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.
11.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,784
A significant volume of traffic in Knott County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,935 vehicles per day, 166% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,477 vehicles per day. That average covers 52 highway road miles divided in 132 segments (average segment length 2,064 ft), together carrying 193,391 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈70.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.3%) is 29% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Knott serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 30% of counties in Kentucky. Knott's highway truck count is higher than 12% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 445 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,477
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
25.8 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.
6.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$44,541
The non-highway road network in Knott County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,477 vehicles per day, 62% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,935 vehicles per day. That average covers 156 non-highway road miles divided in 1,093 segments (average segment length 756 ft), together carrying 160,161 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈58.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 31% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 6.4% is 54% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 8% of counties in Kentucky. Knott's average driver income exceeds 13% of counties in Kentucky. The driver population here skews older than 81% of counties in Kentucky.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Knott County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Knott
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,742
4,696
-62.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.7%
12.1%
-19.3%
Truck % (Highway)
11.3%
15.9%
-28.7%
Avg. Travel Time
26.8 min
31.7 min
-15.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,742 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Knott carries more traffic than 20% of counties in Kentucky, averaging 1,742 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Knott roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $47,013 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 26.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 35% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Knott County, Kentucky. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 81% above the daily 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)
