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Monroe County, Kentucky Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Monroe County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Monroe County, Kentucky among 183 road miles divided in 1,670 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 580 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.

1,748

Trucks

Trucks

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

9.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

29.6 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.

7.8%

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.

$52,176

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,748 vehicles per day in Monroe County, Kentucky that results in 223,732 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.7 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Kentucky state averages: Monroe sees 63% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,748 vehicles per day against 4,696), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Monroe accounts for about 0.2% of Kentucky's statewide total, at 223,732 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.7 million per year). Journey times run 7% lower than the state level, at 29.6 minutes on average. Congestion runs 47% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Monroe carries more traffic than 22% of counties in Kentucky. Its average travel time of 29.6 minutes is longer than 31% of counties in Kentucky.

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.

1,748

Trucks

Trucks

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

9.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

29.6 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.

7.8%

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.

$52,176

The non-highway road network in Monroe County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,748 vehicles per day. That average covers 183 non-highway road miles divided in 1,670 segments (average segment length 580 ft), together carrying 223,732 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.2% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (7.8%) runs 44% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 31% of counties in Kentucky. Monroe's average driver income exceeds 30% of counties in Kentucky. The driver population here skews older than 82% of counties in Kentucky.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Monroe County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Monroe

Kentucky
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,748

4,696

-62.8%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

9.2%

12.1%

-24.1%

Truck % (Highway)

15.9%

Avg. Travel Time

29.6 min

31.7 min

-6.6%

How Monroe County compares

Monroe County against nearby areas

Monroe County tracks the 4 areas around it closely - no measure in this table sets it far apart from the areas immediately next to it, though it has the fourth busiest roads of the five.

Monroe County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Kentucky average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Monroe County1,7489.2%223,73229.6 min7.8%
Cumberland County, Kentucky2,61911.0%173,35134.6 min6.5%
Clay County, Tennessee1,32410.7%130,46835.2 min6.6%
Metcalfe County, Kentucky2,18014.4%458,70328.9 min8.2%
Macon County, Tennessee3,4488.5%359,22332.1 min12.8%
Kentucky average4,69612.1%N/A31.7 min14.7%

Monroe County ranked within Kentucky

Average driver age places Monroe County #22 of 120 in Kentucky - the top quarter of the state.

Where Monroe County sits among Kentucky'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.
MeasureMonroe CountyKentucky rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,748#94 of 120
Average travel time29.6 min#83 of 120
Average driver income$52,176#84 of 120
Average driver age49.8 yrs#22 of 120

The two ends of this table sit far apart: #22 of 120 on average driver age, against #94 of 120 on average daily traffic volume.

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

KentuckyDepartment 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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