This page delivers traffic analytics for Knox County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Knox County, Kentucky among 201 road miles divided in 1,695 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 627 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.
3,069
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
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.
8.1%
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.
$42,050
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,069 vehicles per day in Knox County, Kentucky that results in 669,185 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈244 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: At 3,069 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Knox carries 35% less traffic than the state average of 4,696 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Knox accounts for about 0.6% of Kentucky's statewide total, at 669,185 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈244 million per year). The average trip takes 29.9 minutes, 6% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 45% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Knox's 3,069 vehicles per day outpaces 67% of counties in Kentucky. On travel time, Knox runs longer than 37% 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.
8,074
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.
33.5 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.
18.2%
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.
$42,895
A significant volume of traffic in Knox County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,074 vehicles per day, 256% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,271 vehicles per day. That average covers 55 highway road miles divided in 233 segments (average segment length 1,252 ft), together carrying 475,823 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈174 million per year). By highway travel volume, Knox outranks 59% of counties in Kentucky. Trucks constitute 9.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.7%, highway truck share is 39% lower than the state average, marking Knox as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Knox's highway truck share (9.7%) is higher than 11% of counties in Kentucky. 49% of counties in Kentucky see fewer highway trucks per day than Knox's roughly 785.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,271
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.4 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.
6.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$40,352
The non-highway road network in Knox County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,271 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,074 vehicles per day. That average covers 146 non-highway road miles divided in 1,462 segments (average segment length 528 ft), together carrying 193,362 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈70.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 36% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (6.5%) runs 54% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 37% of counties in Kentucky. Knox's average driver income exceeds 4% of counties in Kentucky. Knox's median driver age is higher than 32% of counties in Kentucky.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Knox County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Knox
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,069
4,696
-34.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.7%
12.1%
-27.8%
Truck % (Highway)
9.7%
15.9%
-38.8%
Avg. Travel Time
29.9 min
31.7 min
-5.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,069 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Knox carries more traffic than 67% of counties in Kentucky, averaging 3,069 vehicles per day.
Approximately 25% of highway traffic and 22% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Knox 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.
Trucks account for approximately 8.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.7% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 80% above the daily average.
Drivers on Knox roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $42,050 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
