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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day2,723 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 9.5% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 31.1 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 7.5% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 47.3 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $41,805 |
The average monitored road in McCreary County, Kentucky carries 2,723 vehicles per day. Across its 135 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 266,709 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈97.3 million per year). About 1 in 11 vehicles is a truck, fewer than the 1 in 8 across Kentucky.
McCreary sees 42% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,723 vehicles per day against 4,696), suggesting less demand on each road - lighter roads for freight, but less passing trade for roadside retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.2% of Kentucky's statewide total of vehicle-miles. McCreary carries more traffic than 61% of counties in Kentucky.
The average trip takes 31.1 minutes, on par with the state level. On travel time, McCreary runs longer than 53% of counties in Kentucky.
Congestion runs 49% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.5%, which means smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
| Traffic | vehicles per day8,579 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 10.6% |
| Average travel time | 31.5 min |
| Congestion ratio | 13.6% |
| Drivers’ average age | 47.4 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $41,969 |
Highways carry more than half of all travel in McCreary County, Kentucky (65% of vehicle-miles). The average highway carries 8,579 vehicles per day, 519% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,385 vehicles per day.
That comes from just 20% of the monitored road miles: 27 miles in 410 segments, carrying 173,358 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈63.3 million per year).
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.6%) is 33% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.
By truck concentration, highways here trail 79% of counties in Kentucky. McCreary's highway truck count is lower than 64% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 909 trucks per day.
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,385 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 7.3% |
| Average travel time | 30.9 min |
| Congestion ratio | 6.2% |
| Drivers’ average age | 46.9 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $41,485 |
Local roads carry a significant share of travel in McCreary County, Kentucky: 35% of all vehicle-miles. A typical local road sees 1,385 vehicles per day.
Spread over 108 miles and 1,794 segments, 80% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 93,350 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈34.1 million per year). Trucks make up 7.3% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 14 vehicles.
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 31% lower than on highways.
At 56% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.2% signals easier movement on local roads.
97% of counties in Kentucky see higher average driver income among trip origins than McCreary. 71% of counties in Kentucky have an older driver population than McCreary.
The average daily traffic per road sets McCreary County apart: 42% below the Kentucky average. Its highway truck share is also 33% below.
| Metric | McCreary County | Kentucky average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 2,723 | 4,696 | -42.0% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 9.5% | 12.1% | -21.5% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 10.6% | 15.9% | -33.3% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 31.1 min | 31.7 min | -2.0% |
Against the 4 nearest areas, McCreary County moves 27.8% of the total daily travel and is 35.5% less congested; it has the quietest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCreary County | 2,723 | 9.5% | 266,709 | 31.1 min | 7.5% |
| Wayne County, Kentucky | 2,946 | 8.9% | 344,765 | 28.1 min | 9.7% |
| Whitley County, Kentucky | 4,046 | 16.6% | 1,328,601 | 33.7 min | 12.8% |
| Scott County, Tennessee | 6,896 | 10.5% | 392,597 | 32.4 min | 13.7% |
| Pulaski County, Kentucky | 3,810 | 9.0% | 1,765,984 | 34.0 min | 10.5% |
| Kentucky average | 4,696 | 12.1% | N/A | 31.7 min | 14.7% |
Average driver income places McCreary County #116 of 120 in Kentucky - the bottom quarter of the state.
| Measure | McCreary County | Kentucky rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 2,723 | #48 of 120 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 173,358 | #82 of 115 |
| Truck share on highways | 10.6% | #91 of 115 |
| Highway trucks per day | 909 | #74 of 115 |
| Average travel time | 31.1 min | #57 of 120 |
| Average driver income | $41,805 | #116 of 120 |
| Average driver age | 47.3 yrs | #85 of 120 |
The three busiest roads in McCreary County average 5,276 vehicles a day, 94% more than the county average of 2,723 across all its monitored roads.
US Route 27 is the busiest road, at 7,272 vehicles a day, 768 of them trucks (10.6%). It also carries the most trucks.
Travel on US Route 27's busiest stretch runs 15% over free-flow time, against 8% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
Wilburn Ross Highway peaks at 5,286 vehicles a day, 94% more than the county average; trucks are 6.5% of it, below the county-wide 9.5%.
KY 1651 carries 20% more than the county average at its busiest, 237 of them trucks (7.2%, below the county-wide 9.5%).
Even at its busiest, Whitley City - Smithville Road carries 11% less than the county average; trucks are 8.2% of it, below the county-wide 9.5%.
KY 2792 is a quieter road: its busiest stretch carries 19% less than the county average; trucks are 4.5% of it, below the county-wide 9.5%.
Even at its busiest, KY 92 carries 34% less than the county average; trucks are 11.2% of it, above the county-wide 9.5%.
The average monitored road in McCreary carries 2,723 vehicles per day, 42% less than the Kentucky average of 4,696.
The driver population in McCreary skews younger than 71% of counties in Kentucky.
The average trip in McCreary takes 31.1 minutes, about the same as the Kentucky average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 78% above the daily average.
Trucks make up about 9.5% of all traffic in McCreary County, Kentucky, rising to 10.6% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Drivers on McCreary roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $41,805, 42% below the Kentucky average.
Approximately 14% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside McCreary County, Kentucky. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
US Route 27 carries the most, 7,272 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Wilburn Ross Highway (5,286), KY 1651 (3,270), Whitley City - Smithville Road (2,417), KY 2792 (2,206). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
US Route 27, with about 768 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 10.6% of its 7,272 vehicles.
About 7,272 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 768 trucks (10.6%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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