This page delivers traffic analytics for Lyon County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lyon County, Kentucky among 190 road miles divided in 1,037 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 966 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.
2,663
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.2%
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.
9.9%
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.
$65,700
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,663 vehicles per day in Lyon County, Kentucky that results in 885,577 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈323 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 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 Kentucky state averages: At 2,663 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lyon carries 43% less traffic than the state average of 4,696 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 885,577 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈323 million per year), about 0.7% of Kentucky's statewide total. Journey times run 4% higher than the state level, at 33.0 minutes on average. Congestion runs 32% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lyon carries more traffic than 57% of counties in Kentucky. 71% of counties in Kentucky have a shorter average travel time than Lyon's 33.0 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.
10,802
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
25.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
52.8 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.
27.4%
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.
$66,814
A significant volume of traffic in Lyon County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,802 vehicles per day, 447% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,973 vehicles per day. That average covers 66 highway road miles divided in 81 segments (average segment length 4,315 ft), together carrying 678,488 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈248 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 73% of counties in Kentucky. Trucks constitute 25.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 60% higher than the state average, at 25.4% - positioning Lyon as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 95% of counties in Kentucky see a lower highway truck share than Lyon's 25.4%. 81% of counties in Kentucky see fewer highway trucks per day than Lyon's roughly 2,743.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,973
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
8.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,451
The non-highway road network in Lyon County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,973 vehicles per day, 82% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,802 vehicles per day. That average covers 124 non-highway road miles divided in 956 segments (average segment length 683 ft), together carrying 207,089 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 70% lower than on highways. At 39% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.5% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 71% of counties in Kentucky. Lyon's average driver income exceeds 67% of counties in Kentucky. The driver population here skews older than 89% of counties in Kentucky.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lyon County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lyon
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,663
4,696
-43.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.2%
12.1%
+76.0%
Truck % (Highway)
25.4%
15.9%
+60.0%
Avg. Travel Time
33.0 min
31.7 min
+4.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,663 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lyon's average travel time of 33.0 minutes is longer than 71% of counties in Kentucky.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 21.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 25.4% on highways.
Approximately 79% of highway traffic and 32% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lyon County, Kentucky. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Lyon roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $65,700 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
