This page delivers traffic analytics for Lewis County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lewis County, Missouri among 216 road miles divided in 1,059 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 1,078 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.
1,406
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
7.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,665
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,406 vehicles per day in Lewis County, Missouri that results in 345,607 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈126 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 33.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: Lewis's average daily traffic volume is 75% lower than the state average - 1,406 vehicles per day against 5,631 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 345,607 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈126 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Missouri's statewide total. At 33.0 minutes, the average travel time is 5% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 63% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 20% of counties in Missouri see less traffic than Lewis's 1,406 vehicles per day. On travel time, Lewis runs longer than 58% of counties in Missouri.
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.
4,415
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.4 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.
9.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,174
A significant volume of traffic in Lewis County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,415 vehicles per day, 259% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,228 vehicles per day. That average covers 45 highway road miles divided in 59 segments (average segment length 4,010 ft), together carrying 202,308 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈73.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.8%) is 10% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Lewis serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 55% of counties in Missouri see a lower highway truck share than Lewis's 14.8%. By raw truck volume, Lewis carries more highway trucks than 26% of counties in Missouri.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,228
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.3 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.
7.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,322
The non-highway road network in Lewis County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,228 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,415 vehicles per day. That average covers 171 non-highway road miles divided in 1,000 segments (average segment length 905 ft), together carrying 143,299 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈52.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 44% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.2% is 62% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 58% of counties in Missouri. Trip origins here have higher average income than 20% of counties in Missouri. 51% of counties in Missouri have a younger driver population than Lewis.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–10:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 11% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +16% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lewis County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +16% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lewis
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,406
5,631
-75.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.1%
9.8%
+23.4%
Truck % (Highway)
14.8%
13.4%
+10.3%
Avg. Travel Time
33.0 min
31.3 min
+5.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,406 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lewis carries more traffic than 20% of counties in Missouri, averaging 1,406 vehicles per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 16% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 1,144 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 39% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lewis County, Missouri. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Lewis roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,665 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 12.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.8% on highways.
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)
