This page delivers traffic analytics for Lee County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lee County, Kentucky among 73 road miles divided in 769 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 499 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.
1,600
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
26.7 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.
4.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$33,202
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,600 vehicles per day in Lee County, Kentucky that results in 94,569 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈34.5 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 26.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: Lee sees 66% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,600 vehicles per day against 4,696), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lee accounts for about 0.1% of Kentucky's statewide total, at 94,569 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈34.5 million per year). At 26.7 minutes, the average travel time is 16% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 4.1% is 72% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 13% of counties in Kentucky see less traffic than Lee's 1,600 vehicles per day. On travel time, Lee runs longer than 7% 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.
2,512
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$32,295
A significant volume of traffic in Lee County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,512 vehicles per day, 74% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,441 vehicles per day. That average covers 10 highway road miles divided in 114 segments (average segment length 480 ft), together carrying 26,912 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈9.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.7%, highway truck share is 20% lower than the state average, marking Lee as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 41% of counties in Kentucky. Lee's highway truck count is higher than 4% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 318 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,441
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
26.0 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.
4.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$33,648
The non-highway road network in Lee County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,441 vehicles per day, 43% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,512 vehicles per day. That average covers 62 non-highway road miles divided in 655 segments (average segment length 502 ft), together carrying 67,657 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈24.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 31% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.1% is 71% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Lee's overall average travel time exceeds 7% of counties in Kentucky. Trip origins here have higher average income than 1% of counties in Kentucky. 64% of counties in Kentucky have a younger driver population than Lee.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lee County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lee
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,600
4,696
-65.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.9%
12.1%
-17.8%
Truck % (Highway)
12.7%
15.9%
-20.2%
Avg. Travel Time
26.7 min
31.7 min
-15.7%
How Lee County compares
Lee County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Lee County is 44.8% less congested and moves 36.7% of the total daily travel; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five.
Lee County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Kentucky average for scale.
Lee County sits in the bottom quarter of the Kentucky field on average driver income, at #119 of 120.
Where Lee County sits among Kentucky's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Lee County
Kentucky rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,600
#105 of 120
Highway vehicle-miles per day
26,912
#112 of 115
Truck share on highways
12.7%
#68 of 115
Highway trucks per day
318
#110 of 115
Average travel time
26.7 min
#112 of 120
Average driver income
$33,202
#119 of 120
Average driver age
49.0 yrs
#44 of 120
Lee County ranks #44 of 120 on average driver age but #119 of 120 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,600 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lee's average travel time of 26.7 minutes is longer than 7% of counties in Kentucky.
Approximately 13% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lee 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.
Drivers on Lee roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $33,202 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 26.7 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)
