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Traffic heat map of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky: 329 miles of roads shaded from blue (light) to red (heavy traffic), busiest on Western Kentucky Parkway

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Traffic Counts

Our Muhlenberg County, Kentucky traffic data covers 2,517 road segments over 329 road miles, with an average segment of just 689 ft. Its busiest road, Western Kentucky Parkway, carries 11,504 vehicles a day, 5.1 times the average road. Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning routes or assessing infrastructure, these numbers replace guesswork.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
Updated:
September 29, 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

vehicles per day2,236
Trucks

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

12.2%
Average travel time

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

33.0 min
Congestion ratio

The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.

7.1%
Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

49.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$57,735

A typical monitored road in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky sees 2,236 vehicles per day, while its 329 miles of monitored roads together handle 769,392 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈281 million per year). Trucks are 12.2% of traffic, close to the 12.1% across Kentucky.

Traffic 52% below the Kentucky average

Muhlenberg's average daily traffic volume is 52% lower than the state average - 2,236 vehicles per day against 4,696 - suggesting less traffic load per road - very light roads: easy truck access, but little passing trade for roadside retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.6% of Kentucky's statewide total of vehicle-miles. By volume, Muhlenberg's 2,236 vehicles per day trails 61% of counties in Kentucky.

The average trip takes 33.0 minutes, on par with the state level. Its average travel time of 33.0 minutes is longer than 73% of counties in Kentucky.

The congestion ratio of 7.1% is 52% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - delays are rare enough to plan travel times almost to the minute.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Highway Traffic in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

Trafficvehicles per day3,674
Trucks17.3%
Average travel time44.1 min
Congestion ratio9.1%
Drivers’ average age49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income$58,965

Travel in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (47% of vehicle-miles) on highways. The average highway carries 3,674 vehicles per day, 73% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,118 vehicles per day.

With 22% of the road miles (72 miles in 190 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 358,037 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 million per year).

By highway travel volume, Muhlenberg outranks 51% of counties in Kentucky.

Higher highway truck share than 69% of counties in Kentucky

Highway truck concentration here runs 9% higher than the state average, at 17.3%. The highway traffic mix is typical for Kentucky: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.

69% of counties in Kentucky see a lower highway truck share than Muhlenberg's 17.3%. 51% of counties in Kentucky see fewer highway trucks per day than Muhlenberg's roughly 634.

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Non-highway Traffic in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

Trafficvehicles per day2,118
Trucks7.7%
Average travel time32.1 min
Congestion ratio6.9%
Drivers’ average age49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income$57,290

Travel in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (53% of vehicle-miles) on local roads. The average non-highway road carries 2,118 vehicles per day.

Local roads make up 78% of the monitored road miles (257 miles in 2,327 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 411,355 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈150 million per year). About 1 in 13 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (7.7%).

Older drivers than 80% of counties in Kentucky

Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 55% fewer trucks by share.

At 50% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.9% signals easier movement on local roads.

58% of counties in Kentucky see higher average driver income among trip origins than Muhlenberg. The driver population here skews older than 80% of counties in Kentucky.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
A long morning plateau from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 84% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekends are somewhat quieter: volumes run about 15% below weekday levels, the usual weekend dip.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average - the usual winter low.

Data Finding: Hourly & Seasonal Patterns

In Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and there is a noticeable seasonal swing of +6% in high season.

Muhlenberg County vs. Kentucky Traffic Comparison

Muhlenberg County's biggest difference from the Kentucky average is its average daily traffic per road, 52% below it.

MetricMuhlenberg CountyKentucky averageDifference
Traffic2,2364,696-52.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)12.2%12.1%+0.8%
Truck % (Highway)17.3%15.9%+8.8%
Avg. Travel Time33.0 min31.7 min+4.3%

How Muhlenberg County compares

Muhlenberg County against nearby counties

Nothing in this table sets Muhlenberg County sharply apart from the 4 areas nearest to it, though it has the third busiest roads of the five.

Muhlenberg 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
Muhlenberg County2,23612.2%769,39233.0 min7.1%
McLean County, Kentucky1,6438.5%221,27336.6 min7.2%
Ohio County, Kentucky2,31816.1%983,66430.1 min6.3%
Hopkins County, Kentucky3,33213.3%1,338,49432.0 min9.6%
Butler County, Kentucky1,45016.0%594,96231.7 min6.1%
Kentucky average4,69612.1%N/A31.7 min14.7%

Muhlenberg County ranked within Kentucky

Muhlenberg County sits in the top quarter of the Kentucky field on average driver age, at #25 of 120.

Muhlenberg County ranked among 120 county-level areas in Kentucky (1 = highest); measures without data in every county rank a smaller field, down to 115.
MeasureMuhlenberg CountyKentucky rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,236#74 of 120
Highway vehicle-miles per day358,037#57 of 115
Truck share on highways17.3%#36 of 115
Highway trucks per day634#57 of 115
Average travel time33.0 min#33 of 120
Average driver income$57,735#70 of 120
Average driver age49.7 yrs#25 of 120

Busiest roads in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

Traffic concentrates on a few corridors: the three busiest roads average 10,605 vehicles a day, against 2,236 on the average road in Muhlenberg County.

Western Kentucky Parkway leads with 11,504 vehicles a day, 2,218 of them trucks (19.3%). Everly Brothers Boulevard is practically level with it at 11,476. It also carries the most trucks.

Trips using Western Kentucky Parkway are long: a median of 61.9 minutes against 33.0 county-wide, the mark of a through route.

Trucks make up 19.3% of traffic on Western Kentucky Parkway, against 12.2% across all roads in the county.

Ranked by daily traffic (AADT)

Cars and light vehiclesTrucks
1Western Kentucky ParkwayMotorway · 11,504vehicles2,218trucks · 19.3%
Road class
Motorway
Congestion ratio
12.7%
Median trip time
61.9 min
Drivers’ median age
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$57,749

Western Kentucky Parkway carries 5.1 times the county average at its busiest, 2,218 of them trucks (19.3%, above the county-wide 12.2%).

2Everly Brothers BoulevardTrunk road · 11,476vehicles711trucks · 6.2%
Road class
Trunk road
Congestion ratio
13.2%
Median trip time
31.5 min
Drivers’ median age
49.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$59,569

Everly Brothers Boulevard carries 5.1 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 31.5 minutes.

3Robert L Draper WayTrunk road · 8,836vehicles837trucks · 9.5%
Road class
Trunk road
Congestion ratio
10.4%
Median trip time
31.2 min
Drivers’ median age
49.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$60,556

Robert L Draper Way peaks at 8,836 vehicles a day, 4.0 times the county average; trucks are 9.5% of it, below the county-wide 12.2%.

4Main StreetPrimary road · 8,168vehicles563trucks · 6.9%
Road class
Primary road
Congestion ratio
19.5%
Median trip time
31.6 min
Drivers’ median age
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$70,561

Travel on Main Street's busiest stretch runs 20% over free-flow time, against 7% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.

52nd StreetPrimary road · 7,146vehicles374trucks · 5.2%
Road class
Primary road
Congestion ratio
16.5%
Median trip time
35.5 min
Drivers’ median age
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$52,253

2nd Street is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 16% longer than at free-flow speed, against 7% county-wide.

Ranked by trucks per day

Cars and light vehiclesTrucks
1Western Kentucky ParkwayMotorway · #1 by traffic11,504vehicles2,218trucks · 19.3%
2Robert L Draper WayTrunk road · #3 by traffic8,836vehicles837trucks · 9.5%
3Everly Brothers BoulevardTrunk road · #2 by traffic11,476vehicles711trucks · 6.2%
4Main StreetPrimary road · #4 by traffic8,168vehicles563trucks · 6.9%
5US 431Primary road · 6,264vehicles530trucks · 8.5%
Road class
Primary road
Median trip time
28.0 min
Drivers’ median age
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$50,929

US 431 carries 2.8 times the county average at its busiest, 530 of them trucks (8.5%, below the county-wide 12.2%).

How to read these road counts
  • The first number is AADT, annual average daily traffic: the vehicles passing a point on an average day, both directions combined and trucks included. On a divided highway both carriageways are added together.
  • Traffic changes along a road, with more near interchanges and towns and less in open country. Every figure for a road describes its busiest stretch in the county, so the two rankings show the same numbers for the same road.
  • The second number is the trucks on that stretch, a part of its AADT. The bar splits the AADT into cars and light vehicles (blue) and trucks (amber).
  • See segment-level AADT for any road on TrafficZoom.

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

MuhlenbergDepartment of Transportation

Demographic Baseline for O-D Modeling

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Q3 2026

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