This page delivers traffic analytics for Meade County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Meade County, Kentucky among 214 road miles divided in 3,781 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 298 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.
2,884
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.7 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.
8.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,732
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,884 vehicles per day in Meade County, Kentucky that results in 635,374 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈232 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 28.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: At 2,884 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Meade carries 39% less traffic than the state average of 4,696 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 635,374 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈232 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Kentucky's statewide total. The average trip takes 28.7 minutes, 9% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 44% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.2% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Meade carries more traffic than 64% of counties in Kentucky. 18% of counties in Kentucky have a shorter average travel time than Meade's 28.7 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.
10,133
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.4 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.
17.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,609
A significant volume of traffic in Meade County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,133 vehicles per day, 466% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,790 vehicles per day. That average covers 41 highway road miles divided in 496 segments (average segment length 441 ft), together carrying 368,838 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈135 million per year). 53% of counties in Kentucky move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 9.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.1%, highway truck share is 43% lower than the state average, marking Meade as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 7% of counties in Kentucky see a lower highway truck share than Meade's 9.1%. By raw truck volume, Meade carries more highway trucks than 46% of counties in Kentucky.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,790
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.8 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.
6.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,547
The non-highway road network in Meade County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,790 vehicles per day, 82% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,133 vehicles per day. That average covers 172 non-highway road miles divided in 3,285 segments (average segment length 277 ft), together carrying 266,537 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈97.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 22% lower than on highways. At 51% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.8% signals easier movement on local roads. 18% of counties in Kentucky see shorter overall travel times than Meade. Meade's average driver income exceeds 87% of counties in Kentucky. 23% of counties in Kentucky have a younger driver population than Meade.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Meade County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Meade
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,884
4,696
-38.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.2%
12.1%
-31.8%
Truck % (Highway)
9.1%
15.9%
-42.9%
Avg. Travel Time
28.7 min
31.7 min
-9.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,884 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Meade have higher average income than 87% of counties in Kentucky.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Approximately 29% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Meade 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 Meade roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $74,732 - 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)
