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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day1,806 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 11.0% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 36.9 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 6.1% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 44.7 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $50,267 |
The average monitored road in Morgan County, Kentucky carries 1,806 vehicles per day. Across its 190 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 311,800 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈114 million per year). Trucks are 11.0% of traffic, close to the 12.1% across Kentucky.
At 1,806 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Morgan carries 62% less traffic than the state average of 4,696, suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.3% of Kentucky's statewide total of vehicle-miles. Morgan carries less traffic than 76% of counties in Kentucky.
The average trip takes 36.9 minutes, 16% higher than the state level. On travel time, Morgan runs longer than 97% of counties in Kentucky.
Congestion runs 58% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.1%, which means smoother traffic flow - free-flowing roads make scheduled deliveries highly predictable.
| Traffic | vehicles per day4,856 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 13.4% |
| Average travel time | 36.8 min |
| Congestion ratio | 15.9% |
| Drivers’ average age | 45.7 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $49,164 |
Highways carry about half of all travel in Morgan County, Kentucky, 46% of vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 4,856 vehicles per day, 285% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,262 vehicles per day.
With 17% of the road miles (32 miles in 217 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 143,483 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈52.4 million per year).
Highway truck concentration here runs 16% lower than the state average, at 13.4%. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.
53% of counties in Kentucky see a higher highway truck share than Morgan's 13.4%. By raw truck volume, Morgan carries fewer highway trucks than 68% of counties in Kentucky.
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,262 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8.9% |
| Average travel time | 36.9 min |
| Congestion ratio | 4.4% |
| Drivers’ average age | 43.7 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $51,051 |
Local roads carry about half of all travel in Morgan County, Kentucky, 54% of vehicle-miles. A typical local road sees 1,262 vehicles per day.
Spread over 159 miles and 1,215 segments, 83% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 168,318 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈61.4 million per year). Trucks make up 8.9% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 11 vehicles.
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 33% lower than the highway network.
At 68% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.4% signals easier movement on local roads.
76% of counties in Kentucky see higher average driver income among trip origins than Morgan. 94% of counties in Kentucky have an older driver population than Morgan.
The average daily traffic per road sets Morgan County apart: 62% below the Kentucky average. Its average travel time, by contrast, is 16% above.
| Metric | Morgan County | Kentucky average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 1,806 | 4,696 | -61.5% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 11.0% | 12.1% | -8.9% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 13.4% | 15.9% | -15.7% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 36.9 min | 31.7 min | +16.4% |
Against the 4 nearest areas, Morgan County sees 28.5% longer typical trips; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | 1,806 | 11.0% | 311,800 | 36.9 min | 6.1% |
| Magoffin County, Kentucky | 1,525 | 11.4% | 256,633 | 29.1 min | 5.4% |
| Elliott County, Kentucky | 1,089 | 9.6% | 78,890 | 23.0 min | 4.3% |
| Wolfe County, Kentucky | 2,000 | 14.2% | 350,886 | 36.5 min | 7.5% |
| Johnson County, Kentucky | 2,674 | 7.6% | 425,028 | 26.1 min | 13.4% |
| Kentucky average | 4,696 | 12.1% | N/A | 31.7 min | 14.7% |
Morgan County sits in the top quarter of the Kentucky field on average travel time, at #5 of 120.
| Measure | Morgan County | Kentucky rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 1,806 | #91 of 120 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 143,483 | #89 of 115 |
| Truck share on highways | 13.4% | #61 of 115 |
| Highway trucks per day | 650 | #79 of 115 |
| Average travel time | 36.9 min | #5 of 120 |
| Average driver income | $50,267 | #92 of 120 |
| Average driver age | 44.7 yrs | #113 of 120 |
Morgan County ranks #5 of 120 on average travel time but #113 of 120 on average driver age - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
The three busiest roads in Morgan County average 9,451 vehicles a day, 5.2 times the county average of 1,806 across all its monitored roads.
Mountain Parkway is the busiest road, at 11,968 vehicles a day, 1,953 of them trucks (16.3%). It also carries the most trucks.
Trips using Mountain Parkway are long: a median of 61.3 minutes against 36.9 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
Mountain Parkway draws drivers from lower-income areas: their neighborhoods average $37,535 in household income, 25% below the county's $50,267.
Travel on Mountain Parkway's busiest stretch runs 16% over free-flow time, against 6% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
At 4.8 times the county average, Main Street draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $51,237 in household income.
US 460 is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 16% longer than at free-flow speed, against 6% county-wide.
The busiest stretch of KY 7 carries 3.6 times the county average; trucks are 10.9% of it, in line with the county-wide 11.0%.
On its busiest stretch, Morehead Road carries 2.9 times the county average; trucks are 9.4% of it, below the county-wide 11.0%.
The average monitored road in Morgan carries 1,806 vehicles per day, 62% less than the Kentucky average of 4,696.
Morgan carries fewer highway trucks by raw volume than 68% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 650 per day.
Drivers on Morgan roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $50,267, 30% below the Kentucky average.
Trucks make up about 11.0% of all traffic in Morgan County, Kentucky, rising to 13.4% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Approximately 10% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Morgan County, Kentucky. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 85% above the daily average.
The average trip in Morgan takes 36.9 minutes, 16% longer than the Kentucky average of 31.7 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
Mountain Parkway carries the most, 11,968 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Main Street (8,584), US 460 (7,799), KY 7 (6,447), Morehead Road (5,220). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
Mountain Parkway, with about 1,953 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 16.3% of its 11,968 vehicles.
About 11,968 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 1,953 trucks (16.3%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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