This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, Missouri among 329 road miles divided in 6,341 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 274 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.
5,065
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.6 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.
9.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,612
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,065 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, Missouri that results in 1,926,249 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈703 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 28.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: At 5,065 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lincoln carries 10% less traffic than the state average of 5,631 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,926,249 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈703 million per year), about 1.1% of Missouri's statewide total. Journey times run 9% lower than the state level, at 28.6 minutes on average. At 53% lower than the state level, the 9.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lincoln carries more traffic than 86% of counties in Missouri. 4% of counties in Missouri have a shorter average travel time than Lincoln's 28.6 minutes.
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.
16,409
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.9 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.
52.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,931
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 16,409 vehicles per day, 248% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,717 vehicles per day. That average covers 56 highway road miles divided in 189 segments (average segment length 1,558 ft), together carrying 894,397 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈326 million per year). 74% of counties in Missouri move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 10.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.1%, highway truck share is 25% lower than the state average, marking Lincoln as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 13% of counties in Missouri see a lower highway truck share than Lincoln's 10.1%. Lincoln's highway truck count is higher than 58% of counties in Missouri, at roughly 1,651 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,717
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.3 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.
7.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,622
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,717 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 16,409 vehicles per day. That average covers 273 non-highway road miles divided in 6,152 segments (average segment length 235 ft), together carrying 1,031,852 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈377 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 41% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.8% is 58% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 4% of counties in Missouri see shorter overall travel times than Lincoln. 95% of counties in Missouri see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lincoln. 16% of counties in Missouri have a younger driver population than Lincoln.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,065
5,631
-10.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.9%
9.8%
-19.9%
Truck % (Highway)
10.1%
13.4%
-25.2%
Avg. Travel Time
28.6 min
31.3 min
-8.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,065 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lincoln carries more traffic than 86% of counties in Missouri, averaging 5,065 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Lincoln roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $85,612 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 36% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lincoln 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 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
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)
