This page delivers traffic analytics for Leslie County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Leslie County, Kentucky among 102 road miles divided in 606 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 891 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.
1,606
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 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.
5.1%
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.
$47,524
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,606 vehicles per day in Leslie County, Kentucky that results in 208,048 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.9 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: At 1,606 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Leslie carries 66% less traffic than the state average of 4,696 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 208,048 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.9 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Kentucky's statewide total. At 32.6 minutes, the average travel time is 3% higher than the state level. At 65% lower than the state level, the 5.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Leslie carries more traffic than 13% of counties in Kentucky. On travel time, Leslie runs longer than 67% 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.
4,210
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
53.9 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.
10.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,657
A significant volume of traffic in Leslie County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,210 vehicles per day, 178% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,517 vehicles per day. That average covers 22 highway road miles divided in 20 segments (average segment length 5,734 ft), together carrying 102,355 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈37.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.5%, highway truck share is 15% lower than the state average, marking Leslie as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 49% of counties in Kentucky see a lower highway truck share than Leslie's 13.5%. By raw truck volume, Leslie carries more highway trucks than 34% of counties in Kentucky.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,517
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.9 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.
4.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,511
The non-highway road network in Leslie County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,517 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,210 vehicles per day. That average covers 80 non-highway road miles divided in 586 segments (average segment length 725 ft), together carrying 105,693 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈38.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 15% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (4.9%) runs 65% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 67% of counties in Kentucky see shorter overall travel times than Leslie. 17% of counties in Kentucky see lower average driver income among trip origins than Leslie. 50% of counties in Kentucky have a younger driver population than Leslie.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Leslie County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Leslie
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,606
4,696
-65.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.4%
12.1%
+3.2%
Truck % (Highway)
13.5%
15.9%
-15.1%
Avg. Travel Time
32.6 min
31.7 min
+3.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,606 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Leslie have higher average income than 17% of counties in Kentucky.
Drivers on Leslie roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $47,524 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 12.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.5% on highways.
Approximately 29% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Leslie 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)
