This page delivers traffic analytics for Lewis County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lewis County, Kentucky among 156 road miles divided in 1,225 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 674 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.
1,750
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.1 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.
6.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,659
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,750 vehicles per day in Lewis County, Kentucky that results in 262,626 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈95.9 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 28.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: At 1,750 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lewis carries 63% less traffic than the state average of 4,696 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lewis accounts for about 0.2% of Kentucky's statewide total, at 262,626 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈95.9 million per year). At 28.1 minutes, the average travel time is 11% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 53% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 23% of counties in Kentucky see less traffic than Lewis's 1,750 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 28.1 minutes is longer than 12% 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.
3,587
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.1 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.
11.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,406
A significant volume of traffic in Lewis County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,587 vehicles per day, 180% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,281 vehicles per day. That average covers 46 highway road miles divided in 249 segments (average segment length 978 ft), together carrying 143,468 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈52.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 16% lower than the state average, at 13.3% - positioning Lewis as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 46% of counties in Kentucky. 11% of counties in Kentucky see fewer highway trucks per day than Lewis's roughly 479.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,281
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
24.5 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.
5.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,849
The non-highway road network in Lewis County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,281 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,587 vehicles per day. That average covers 110 non-highway road miles divided in 976 segments (average segment length 597 ft), together carrying 119,158 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈43.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 44% lower than on highways. At 58% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 5.8% signals easier movement on local roads. Lewis's overall average travel time exceeds 12% of counties in Kentucky. Trip origins here have higher average income than 19% of counties in Kentucky. The driver population here skews older than 97% of counties in Kentucky.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lewis County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lewis
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,750
4,696
-62.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.7%
12.1%
-11.6%
Truck % (Highway)
13.3%
15.9%
-15.9%
Avg. Travel Time
28.1 min
31.7 min
-11.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,750 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lewis carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 11% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 479 per day.
Approximately 13% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lewis 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.
Trucks account for approximately 10.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.3% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.1 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)
