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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day1,263 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 10.6% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 32.5 min |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 53.3 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $58,292 |
The average monitored road in Richardson County, Nebraska carries 1,263 vehicles per day. Across its 148 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 144,966 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈52.9 million per year). Trucks are 10.6% of traffic, close to the 11.5% across Nebraska.
Richardson's average daily traffic volume is 65% lower than the state average - 1,263 vehicles per day against 3,598 - suggesting less traffic load per road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. Across the whole network, that travel is about 0.3% of Nebraska's statewide total. 52% of counties in Nebraska see more traffic than Richardson's 1,263 vehicles per day.
At 32.5 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. On travel time, Richardson runs shorter than 80% of counties in Nebraska.
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,111 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 16.6% |
| Average travel time | 54.0 min |
| Drivers’ average age | 54.5 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $59,392 |
Highways carry a smaller share of travel in Richardson County, Nebraska, 28% of vehicle-miles; most driving happens on local roads. The average highway carries 2,111 vehicles per day, 81% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,166 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 13% of the monitored road miles (20 miles, 147 segments), so they carry more than their share: 40,030 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈14.6 million per year).
At 16.6%, highway truck share is 6% lower than the state average. The highway traffic mix is typical for Nebraska: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
Richardson's highway truck share (16.6%) is higher than 77% of counties in Nebraska. 60% of counties in Nebraska see more highway trucks per day than Richardson's roughly 350.
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,166 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8.3% |
| Average travel time | 30.1 min |
| Drivers’ average age | 53.2 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $58,210 |
Local roads carry most of the traffic in Richardson County, Nebraska: 72% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 1,166 vehicles per day.
Local roads also make up about 87% of the monitored road miles: 129 miles in 1,286 segments, together carrying 104,936 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈38.3 million per year). Trucks make up 8.3% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 12 vehicles.
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 50% lower than the highway network.
Trip origins here have lower average income than 88% of counties in Nebraska. The driver population here skews older than 72% of counties in Nebraska.
Richardson County's biggest difference from the Nebraska average is its average daily traffic per road, 65% below it.
| Metric | Richardson County | Nebraska average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 1,263 | 3,598 | -64.9% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 10.6% | 11.5% | -8.4% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 16.6% | 17.6% | -5.6% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 32.5 min | 33.0 min | -1.5% |
Against the 4 nearest areas, Richardson County moves 34.1% of the total daily travel and runs 6.0 percentage points less truck traffic; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Quieter and more local than the areas around it on both counts: less traffic, and less of what there is arriving by truck.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson County | 1,263 | 10.6% | 144,966 | 32.5 min | N/A |
| Nemaha County, Nebraska | 2,026 | 11.3% | 167,870 | 30.6 min | N/A |
| Brown County, Kansas | 2,019 | 10.2% | 366,761 | 31.9 min | N/A |
| Atchison County, Missouri | 2,138 | 22.8% | 466,028 | 32.7 min | N/A |
| Holt County, Missouri | 1,250 | 22.0% | 701,161 | 31.0 min | 6.8% |
| Nebraska average | 3,598 | 11.5% | N/A | 33.0 min | 17.5% |
Average driver income places Richardson County #82 of 93 in Nebraska - the bottom quarter of the state.
| Measure | Richardson County | Nebraska rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 1,263 | #49 of 93 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 40,030 | #50 of 61 |
| Truck share on highways | 16.6% | #15 of 61 |
| Highway trucks per day | 350 | #37 of 61 |
| Average travel time | 32.5 min | #75 of 93 |
| Average driver income | $58,292 | #82 of 93 |
| Average driver age | 53.3 yrs | #27 of 93 |
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #15 of 61 on truck share on highways, against #82 of 93 on average driver income.
The three busiest roads in Richardson County average 4,138 vehicles a day, 3.3 times the county average of 1,263 across all its monitored roads.
Harlan Street is the busiest road, at 5,705 vehicles a day, 443 of them trucks (7.8%). No other road comes close: 14th Street, in second place, carries 3,624. 639 Boulevard carries the most trucks, 451 a day (14.6% of its traffic), although it ranks #3 for all traffic.
Trips using Ridge Street are long: a median of 68.2 minutes against 32.5 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
Freight stands out on 640 Avenue: trucks are 18.3% of the traffic there, against 10.6% county-wide.
The truck ranking looks different from the traffic one, sharing just 2 of its 5 roads.
On its busiest stretch, Harlan Street carries 4.5 times the county average; trucks are 7.8% of it, below the county-wide 10.6%.
14th Street peaks at 3,624 vehicles a day, 2.9 times the county average; trucks are 7.9% of it, below the county-wide 10.6%.
Drivers on 639 Boulevard are on long journeys, a median 48.6 minutes against 32.5 county-wide: a through route more than a local street.
651 Boulevard carries 2.1 times the county average at its busiest, 300 of them trucks (11.2%, above the county-wide 10.6%).
21st Street carries 2.1 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 25.4 minutes.
Ridge Street peaks at 2,389 vehicles a day, 89% more than the county average; trucks are 15.7% of it, above the county-wide 10.6%.
640 Avenue carries through traffic: the median trip using it lasts 63.4 minutes, against 32.5 for the county.
639 Avenue carries 75% more than the county average at its busiest, 344 of them trucks (15.5%, above the county-wide 10.6%).
The average monitored road in Richardson carries 1,263 vehicles per day, 65% less than the Nebraska average of 3,598.
Richardson's highway truck share of 16.6% is higher than 77% of counties in Nebraska.
Drivers on Richardson roads have a median age of 53 years, older than the Nebraska average of 45, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $58,292, 31% below the Nebraska average.
Approximately 19% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Richardson County, Nebraska. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
The average trip in Richardson takes 32.5 minutes, about the same as the Nebraska average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Trucks make up about 10.6% of all traffic in Richardson County, Nebraska, rising to 16.6% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and a long afternoon plateau from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM - about 58% above the daily average.
Harlan Street carries the most, 5,705 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by 14th Street (3,624), 639 Boulevard (3,086), 651 Boulevard (2,680), 21st Street (2,594). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
639 Boulevard, with about 451 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 14.6% of its 3,086 vehicles.
About 5,705 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 443 trucks (7.8%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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