This page delivers traffic analytics for Osage County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Osage County, Missouri among 213 road miles divided in 2,247 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 499 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.
2,686
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.
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.
4.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,246
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,686 vehicles per day in Osage County, Missouri that results in 504,626 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈184 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 28.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: Osage sees 52% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,686 vehicles per day against 5,631), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 504,626 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈184 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Missouri's statewide total. At 28.7 minutes, the average travel time is 8% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 4.8% is 75% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Osage's 2,686 vehicles per day outpaces 64% of counties in Missouri. 6% of counties in Missouri have a shorter average travel time than Osage'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.
8,798
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.8 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.
4.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,763
A significant volume of traffic in Osage County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,798 vehicles per day, 817% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 959 vehicles per day. That average covers 52 highway road miles divided in 495 segments (average segment length 551 ft), together carrying 365,958 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈134 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.1%) is 25% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Osage serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 14% of counties in Missouri. 30% of counties in Missouri see fewer highway trucks per day than Osage's roughly 887.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
959
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.
26.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,269
The non-highway road network in Osage County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 959 vehicles per day, 89% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,798 vehicles per day. That average covers 161 non-highway road miles divided in 1,752 segments (average segment length 485 ft), together carrying 138,668 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈50.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 30% lower than on highways. 6% of counties in Missouri see shorter overall travel times than Osage. Osage's average driver income exceeds 88% of counties in Missouri. Osage's median driver age is higher than 18% of counties in Missouri.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Osage County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Osage
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,686
5,631
-52.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.2%
9.8%
-5.9%
Truck % (Highway)
10.1%
13.4%
-25.1%
Avg. Travel Time
28.7 min
31.3 min
-8.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,686 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Osage have higher average income than 88% of counties in Missouri.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.7 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 6:00 PM in the evening - about 92% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.1% on highways.
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)
