This page delivers traffic analytics for Laclede County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Laclede County, Missouri among 348 road miles divided in 4,280 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 429 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.
4,264
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,299
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,264 vehicles per day in Laclede County, Missouri that results in 1,721,352 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈628 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: At 4,264 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Laclede carries 24% less traffic than the state average of 5,631 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,721,352 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈628 million per year), roughly 1.0% of Missouri's statewide total. Journey times run 3% higher than the state level, at 32.4 minutes on average. 82% of counties in Missouri see less traffic than Laclede's 4,264 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 32.4 minutes is longer than 49% of counties in Missouri.
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.
26,021
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,557
A significant volume of traffic in Laclede County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 26,021 vehicles per day, 811% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,857 vehicles per day. That average covers 86 highway road miles divided in 260 segments (average segment length 1,742 ft), together carrying 1,274,183 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈465 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 85% of counties in Missouri. Trucks constitute 20.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 20.2%, highway truck share is 50% higher than the state average, marking Laclede as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 78% of counties in Missouri see a lower highway truck share than Laclede's 20.2%. Laclede's highway truck count is higher than 87% of counties in Missouri, at roughly 5,251 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,857
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,065
The non-highway road network in Laclede County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,857 vehicles per day, 89% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 26,021 vehicles per day. That average covers 262 non-highway road miles divided in 4,020 segments (average segment length 344 ft), together carrying 447,170 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈163 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 68% fewer trucks by share. 49% of counties in Missouri see shorter overall travel times than Laclede. Trip origins here have higher average income than 29% of counties in Missouri. Laclede's median driver age is higher than 37% of counties in Missouri.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Laclede County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Laclede
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,264
5,631
-24.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.6%
9.8%
+69.3%
Truck % (Highway)
20.2%
13.4%
+50.0%
Avg. Travel Time
32.4 min
31.3 min
+3.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,264 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Laclede carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 87% of counties in Missouri, at roughly 5,251 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 16.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 20.2% on highways.
Drivers on Laclede roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $57,299 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 12% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Laclede County, Missouri. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
