
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Laurel County, Kentucky
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day4,525 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 14.8% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 28.7 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 12.8% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 47.5 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $59,112 |
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A typical monitored road in Laurel County, Kentucky sees 4,525 vehicles per day, while its 372 miles of monitored roads together handle 2,471,174 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈902 million per year). Trucks are 14.8% of traffic, more than the 12.1% across Kentucky.
Busier roads than 86% of counties in Kentucky
Laurel's average daily traffic volume of 4,525 vehicles per day is on par with the state average of 4,696. Across the whole network, that travel is about 2.1% of Kentucky's statewide total. Laurel carries more traffic than 86% of counties in Kentucky.
The average trip takes 28.7 minutes, 9% lower than the state level. Its average travel time of 28.7 minutes is shorter than 82% of counties in Kentucky.
Congestion is somewhat lower than the state level, at a ratio of 12.8% (13% lower) - relevant for traffic control and delivery planning.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Laurel County, Kentucky
| Traffic | vehicles per day12,158 |
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| Trucks | 18.6% |
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| Average travel time | 36.4 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 24.8% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 47.5 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $58,256 |
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Highways carry most of the traffic in Laurel County, Kentucky: 71% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 12,158 vehicles per day, 234% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,635 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 30% of the monitored road miles (113 miles, 376 segments), so they carry more than their share: 1,748,541 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈638 million per year).
That is more highway travel volume than 95% of counties in Kentucky.
More highway trucks than 82% of counties in Kentucky
The concentration of trucks on highways (18.6%) is 17% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
By truck concentration, highways here outrank 77% of counties in Kentucky. 82% of counties in Kentucky see fewer highway trucks per day than Laurel's roughly 2,255.

Non-highway Traffic in Laurel County, Kentucky
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,635 |
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| Trucks | 5.8% |
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| Average travel time | 27.8 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 11.4% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 47.5 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $60,161 |
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At 29% of vehicle-miles, local roads carry a smaller share of the traffic in Laurel County, Kentucky than highways. On the average non-highway road, that comes to 3,635 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 70% of the monitored road miles (259 miles in 3,226 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 722,633 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈264 million per year). About 1 in 17 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (5.8%).
Local roads carry 68% fewer trucks by share than highways
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 68% lower than the highway network.
At 18% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 11.4% signals easier movement on local roads.
Laurel's average driver income is lower than 54% of counties in Kentucky. 67% of counties in Kentucky have an older driver population than Laurel.