This page delivers traffic analytics for Owsley County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Owsley County, Kentucky among 60 road miles divided in 422 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 750 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.
1,283
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.
36.5 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.
5.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$42,890
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,283 vehicles per day in Owsley County, Kentucky that results in 61,175 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈22.3 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: At 1,283 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Owsley carries 73% less traffic than the state average of 4,696 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 61,175 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈22.3 million per year), about 0.1% of Kentucky's statewide total. The average trip takes 36.5 minutes, 15% higher than the state level. At 62% lower than the state level, the 5.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Owsley carries more traffic than 4% of counties in Kentucky. On travel time, Owsley runs longer than 95% of counties in Kentucky.
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.
1,647
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$45,049
A significant volume of traffic in Owsley County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,647 vehicles per day, 33% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,242 vehicles per day. That average covers 9 highway road miles divided in 43 segments (average segment length 1,121 ft), together carrying 13,157 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.0%) is 18% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Owsley serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Owsley's highway truck share (13.0%) is higher than 43% of counties in Kentucky. Owsley also moves the lowest raw count of highway trucks in Kentucky, at roughly 188 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,242
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.6 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.
5.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$42,615
The non-highway road network in Owsley County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,242 vehicles per day, 25% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,647 vehicles per day. That average covers 51 non-highway road miles divided in 379 segments (average segment length 708 ft), together carrying 48,019 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈17.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 28% lower than the highway network. At 59% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 5.6% signals easier movement on local roads. Owsley's overall average travel time exceeds 95% of counties in Kentucky. 5% of counties in Kentucky see lower average driver income among trip origins than Owsley. Owsley's median driver age is higher than 96% of counties in Kentucky.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Owsley County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Owsley
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,283
4,696
-72.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.1%
12.1%
-15.9%
Truck % (Highway)
13.0%
15.9%
-18.0%
Avg. Travel Time
36.5 min
31.7 min
+15.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,283 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Owsley carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Kentucky, at roughly 188 trucks per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.0% on highways.
Drivers on Owsley roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $42,890 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
