This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, Nebraska among 508 road miles divided in 4,056 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 662 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.
3,645
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,887
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,645 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, Nebraska that results in 2,764,083 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: Lincoln's average daily traffic volume is 1% higher than the state average - 3,645 vehicles per day against 3,598 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lincoln accounts for about 5.5% of Nebraska's statewide total, at 2,764,083 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year). The average trip takes 36.0 minutes, 9% higher than the state level. 92% of counties in Nebraska see less traffic than Lincoln's 3,645 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 36.0 minutes is longer than 52% of counties in Nebraska.
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.
7,397
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
25.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,579
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,397 vehicles per day, 140% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,084 vehicles per day. That average covers 199 highway road miles divided in 528 segments (average segment length 1,989 ft), together carrying 2,260,286 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈825 million per year). By highway travel volume, that ranks Lincoln in the top 3 counties in Nebraska. Trucks constitute 25.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (25.9%) is 47% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Lincoln serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 90% of counties in Nebraska see a lower highway truck share than Lincoln's 25.9%. By raw truck volume, Lincoln carries more highway trucks than 97% of counties in Nebraska.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,084
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,419
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,084 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,397 vehicles per day. That average covers 310 non-highway road miles divided in 3,528 segments (average segment length 463 ft), together carrying 503,798 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈184 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 76% lower than on highways. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 52% of counties in Nebraska. Trip origins here have higher average income than 82% of counties in Nebraska. The driver population here skews older than 41% of counties in Nebraska.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 55% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 13% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +23% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -31% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +23% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,645
3,598
+1.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
22.3%
11.5%
+93.7%
Truck % (Highway)
25.9%
17.6%
+47.5%
Avg. Travel Time
36.0 min
33.0 min
+8.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,645 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lincoln carries more traffic than 92% of counties in Nebraska, averaging 3,645 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Lincoln roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $76,887 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 8% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lincoln County, Nebraska. 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 22.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 25.9% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 55% 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)
