
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Pendleton County, Kentucky
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day1,636 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 11.0% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 31.6 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 8.8% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 49.3 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $66,667 |
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The average monitored road in Pendleton County, Kentucky carries 1,636 vehicles per day. Across its 173 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 244,787 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈89.3 million per year). About 1 in 9 vehicles is a truck, in line with Kentucky (12.1%).
Quieter roads than 85% of counties in Kentucky
Pendleton sees 65% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,636 vehicles per day against 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 0.2% of Kentucky's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 85% of counties in Kentucky see more traffic than Pendleton's 1,636 vehicles per day.
At 31.6 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Its average travel time of 31.6 minutes is longer than 58% of counties in Kentucky.
At 40% lower than the state level, the 8.8% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Pendleton County, Kentucky
| Traffic | vehicles per day7,058 |
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| Trucks | 18.1% |
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| Average travel time | 45.9 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 16.2% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 49.8 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $72,879 |
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At 16% of vehicle-miles, highways carry a smaller share of the traffic in Pendleton County, Kentucky than local roads. The average highway carries 7,058 vehicles per day, 351% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,564 vehicles per day.
That comes from just 3% of the monitored road miles: 5 miles in 58 segments, carrying 38,637 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈14.1 million per year).
Higher highway truck share than 72% of counties in Kentucky
Highway truck concentration here runs 14% higher than the state average, at 18.1%. The highway traffic mix is typical for Kentucky: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
Pendleton's highway truck share (18.1%) is higher than 72% of counties in Kentucky. Pendleton's highway truck count is higher than 68% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 1,275 trucks per day.

Non-highway Traffic in Pendleton County, Kentucky
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,564 |
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| Trucks | 9.7% |
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| Average travel time | 31.4 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 8.7% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 49.3 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $65,918 |
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The vast majority of driving in Pendleton County, Kentucky happens on local roads: 84% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 1,564 vehicles per day.
Their share of road miles is similar, 97% (168 miles in 4,378 segments), carrying 206,150 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.2 million per year). Trucks make up 9.7% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 10 vehicles.
Drivers from higher-income areas than 72% of counties in Kentucky
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 46% lower than on highways.
At 37% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.7% signals easier movement on local roads.
Pendleton's average driver income is higher than 72% of counties in Kentucky. 72% of counties in Kentucky have a younger driver population than Pendleton.