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Lucas County, Iowa Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Lucas County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lucas County, Iowa among 132 road miles divided in 863 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 807 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,759

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

11.1%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

37.7 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.

5.9%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

52.6 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$71,256

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,759 vehicles per day in Lucas County, Iowa that results in 207,553 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.8 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 37.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Iowa state averages: Lucas sees 42% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,759 vehicles per day against 3,042), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 207,553 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.8 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Iowa's statewide total. The average trip takes 37.7 minutes, 14% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 48% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 5.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lucas carries more traffic than 52% of counties in Iowa. 86% of counties in Iowa have a shorter average travel time than Lucas's 37.7 minutes.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,759

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

11.1%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

37.7 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.

5.9%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

52.6 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$71,256

The non-highway road network in Lucas County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,759 vehicles per day. That average covers 132 non-highway road miles divided in 863 segments (average segment length 807 ft), together carrying 207,553 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.1% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 47% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 5.9% signals easier movement on local roads. Lucas's overall average travel time exceeds 86% of counties in Iowa. 44% of counties in Iowa see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lucas. 91% of counties in Iowa have a younger driver population than Lucas.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 66% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -17% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Lucas County, Iowa, 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

Lucas

Iowa
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,759

3,042

-42.2%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

11.1%

11.0%

+0.4%

Truck % (Highway)

16.1%

Avg. Travel Time

37.7 min

33.0 min

+14.1%

How Lucas County compares

Lucas County against nearby areas

Against the 4 nearest areas, Lucas County moves 24.7% of the total daily travel and is 26.0% less congested; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.

Lucas County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Iowa average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Lucas County1,75911.1%207,55337.7 min5.9%
Wayne County, Iowa1,05311.0%160,12239.2 min6.1%
Marion County, Iowa2,52610.2%717,22530.3 min7.4%
Warren County, Iowa4,00411.7%1,984,94530.9 min14.5%
Clarke County, Iowa2,58719.7%494,89232.6 min4.0%
Iowa average3,04211.0%N/A33.0 min11.4%

Lucas County ranked within Iowa

Lucas County sits in the top quarter of the Iowa field on average driver age, at #10 of 99.

Where Lucas County sits among Iowa's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureLucas CountyIowa rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,759#48 of 99
Average travel time37.7 min#15 of 99
Average driver income$71,256#56 of 99
Average driver age52.6 yrs#10 of 99

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

IowaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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