
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Otoe County, Nebraska
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day2,074 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 12.2% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 33.2 min |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 48.6 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $82,523 |
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The average monitored road in Otoe County, Nebraska carries 2,074 vehicles per day. Across its 239 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 562,121 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈205 million per year). About 1 in 8 vehicles is a truck, in line with Nebraska (11.5%).
Busier roads than 75% of counties in Nebraska
At 2,074 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Otoe carries 42% less traffic than the state average of 3,598, suggesting less demand on each road - lighter roads for freight, but less passing trade for roadside retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 1.1% of Nebraska's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 75% of counties in Nebraska see less traffic than Otoe's 2,074 vehicles per day.
The average trip takes 33.2 minutes, on par with the state level. On travel time, Otoe runs shorter than 75% of counties in Nebraska.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Otoe County, Nebraska
| Traffic | vehicles per day4,008 |
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| Trucks | 14.4% |
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| Average travel time | 44.4 min |
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| Drivers’ average age | 47.2 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $84,445 |
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Most travel in Otoe County, Nebraska happens on highways, 70% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 4,008 vehicles per day, 126% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,770 vehicles per day.
With 40% of the road miles (95 miles in 346 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 395,939 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈145 million per year).
73% of counties in Nebraska move less traffic on their highways.
More highway trucks than 68% of counties in Nebraska
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.4%) is 18% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.
57% of counties in Nebraska see a lower highway truck share than Otoe's 14.4%. 68% of counties in Nebraska see fewer highway trucks per day than Otoe's roughly 579.

Non-highway Traffic in Otoe County, Nebraska
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,770 |
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| Trucks | 6.8% |
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| Average travel time | 31.5 min |
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| Drivers’ average age | 49.9 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $80,216 |
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Local roads carry a smaller share of travel in Otoe County, Nebraska, 30% of vehicle-miles; most driving happens on highways. On the average non-highway road, that comes to 1,770 vehicles per day.
Spread over 144 miles and 2,203 segments, 60% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 166,183 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈60.7 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 6.8%.
Drivers from higher-income areas than 92% of counties in Nebraska
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 53% fewer trucks by share.
Otoe's average driver income is higher than 92% of counties in Nebraska. 73% of counties in Nebraska have an older driver population than Otoe.