This page delivers traffic analytics for Larue County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Larue County, Kentucky among 189 road miles divided in 1,694 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 589 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.
2,063
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.1 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.
6.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,727
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,063 vehicles per day in Larue County, Kentucky that results in 727,325 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈265 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: At 2,063 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Larue carries 56% less traffic than the state average of 4,696 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 727,325 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈265 million per year), about 0.6% of Kentucky's statewide total. The average trip takes 31.1 minutes, 2% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 54% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Larue's 2,063 vehicles per day outpaces 31% of counties in Kentucky. On travel time, Larue runs longer than 55% 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.
6,627
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
55.5 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.
13.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,342
A significant volume of traffic in Larue County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,627 vehicles per day, 274% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,770 vehicles per day. That average covers 40 highway road miles divided in 102 segments (average segment length 2,072 ft), together carrying 534,559 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈195 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 63% of counties in Kentucky. Trucks constitute 23.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 45% higher than the state average, at 23.0% - positioning Larue as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Larue's highway truck share (23.0%) is higher than 92% of counties in Kentucky. Larue's highway truck count is higher than 83% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 1,525 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,770
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.6 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.
6.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,009
The non-highway road network in Larue County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,770 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,627 vehicles per day. That average covers 149 non-highway road miles divided in 1,592 segments (average segment length 494 ft), together carrying 192,766 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈70.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 68% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (6.3%) runs 54% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Larue's overall average travel time exceeds 55% of counties in Kentucky. Trip origins here have higher average income than 64% of counties in Kentucky. Larue's median driver age is higher than 19% of counties in Kentucky.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Larue County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Larue
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,063
4,696
-56.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
18.9%
12.1%
+56.8%
Truck % (Highway)
23.0%
15.9%
+45.0%
Avg. Travel Time
31.1 min
31.7 min
-1.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,063 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Larue carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 83% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 1,525 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 80% above the daily average.
Drivers on Larue roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $64,727 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 50% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Larue 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.
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)
