This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, Nevada. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, Nevada among 317 road miles divided in 621 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 2,699 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.
1,096
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.6 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.
4.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,302
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,096 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, Nevada that results in 293,444 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈107 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 39.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nevada state averages: At 1,096 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lincoln carries 86% less traffic than the state average of 7,914 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 293,444 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈107 million per year), about 0.5% of Nevada's statewide total. The average trip takes 39.6 minutes, 17% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 4.6% is 73% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lincoln stands out as having the lowest traffic volume in Nevada - 1,096 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 39.6 minutes is longer than 75% of counties in Nevada.
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.
1,796
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
59.1 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.
6.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,109
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, Nevada utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,796 vehicles per day, 93% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 932 vehicles per day. That average covers 128 highway road miles divided in 118 segments (average segment length 5,711 ft), together carrying 178,898 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈65.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 20.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 53% higher than the state average, at 20.8% - positioning Lincoln as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 62% of counties in Nevada. Lincoln also moves the lowest raw count of highway trucks in Nevada, at roughly 291 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
932
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.0 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.
4.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,911
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, Nevada supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 932 vehicles per day, 48% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,796 vehicles per day. That average covers 190 non-highway road miles divided in 503 segments (average segment length 1,992 ft), together carrying 114,547 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈41.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 40% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (4.2%) runs 76% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 75% of counties in Nevada see shorter overall travel times than Lincoln. 31% of counties in Nevada see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lincoln. The driver population here skews older than 69% of counties in Nevada.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 6:00 PM–9:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 23% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -22% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, Nevada, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
Nevada
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,096
7,914
-86.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.6%
9.7%
+80.5%
Truck % (Highway)
20.8%
13.6%
+53.2%
Avg. Travel Time
39.6 min
33.8 min
+17.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,096 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Lincoln carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Nevada, at roughly 291 trucks per day.
Drivers on Lincoln roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $74,302 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 0% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lincoln County, Nevada. 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 17.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 20.8% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM in the evening - about 68% 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)
