This page delivers traffic analytics for Merrick County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Merrick County, Nebraska among 174 road miles divided in 1,455 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 633 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.
1,366
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,019
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,366 vehicles per day in Merrick County, Nebraska that results in 224,394 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.9 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 41.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: At 1,366 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Merrick carries 62% less traffic than the state average of 3,598 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Merrick accounts for about 0.4% of Nebraska's statewide total, at 224,394 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.9 million per year). Journey times run 24% higher than the state level, at 41.0 minutes on average. 51% of counties in Nebraska see less traffic than Merrick's 1,366 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 41.0 minutes is longer than 79% of counties in Nebraska.
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.
3,153
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.2 min
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.
$68,457
A significant volume of traffic in Merrick County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,153 vehicles per day, 276% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 838 vehicles per day. That average covers 45 highway road miles divided in 332 segments (average segment length 720 ft), together carrying 137,090 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈50.0 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 52% of counties in Nebraska. Trucks constitute 14.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.5%, highway truck share is 18% lower than the state average, marking Merrick as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 62% of counties in Nebraska see a lower highway truck share than Merrick's 14.5%. By raw truck volume, Merrick carries more highway trucks than 50% of counties in Nebraska.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
838
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,815
The non-highway road network in Merrick County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 838 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,153 vehicles per day. That average covers 129 non-highway road miles divided in 1,123 segments (average segment length 607 ft), together carrying 87,304 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈31.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 47% lower than on highways. 79% of counties in Nebraska see shorter overall travel times than Merrick. Merrick's average driver income exceeds 55% of counties in Nebraska. 40% of counties in Nebraska have a younger driver population than Merrick.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Merrick County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Merrick
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,366
3,598
-62.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.8%
11.5%
+2.7%
Truck % (Highway)
14.5%
17.6%
-17.7%
Avg. Travel Time
41.0 min
33.0 min
+24.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,366 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Merrick's average travel time of 41.0 minutes is longer than 79% of counties in Nebraska.
Drivers on Merrick roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,019 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 11.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.5% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 41.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 68% above the daily average.
Approximately 33% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Merrick County, Nebraska. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
