This page delivers traffic analytics for Saline County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Saline County, Missouri among 324 road miles divided in 2,499 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 685 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.
1,495
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,346
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,495 vehicles per day in Saline County, Missouri that results in 847,513 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈309 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 39.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: At 1,495 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Saline carries 73% less traffic than the state average of 5,631 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Saline accounts for about 0.5% of Missouri's statewide total, at 847,513 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈309 million per year). At 39.6 minutes, the average travel time is 27% higher than the state level. Saline carries more traffic than 26% of counties in Missouri. 96% of counties in Missouri have a shorter average travel time than Saline's 39.6 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.
4,702
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
24.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
63.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,193
A significant volume of traffic in Saline County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,702 vehicles per day, 298% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,181 vehicles per day. That average covers 96 highway road miles divided in 223 segments (average segment length 2,280 ft), together carrying 652,995 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈238 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 64% of counties in Missouri. Trucks constitute 24.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (24.9%) is 85% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Saline serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 95% of counties in Missouri see a lower highway truck share than Saline's 24.9%. 60% of counties in Missouri see fewer highway trucks per day than Saline's roughly 1,171.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,181
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,233
The non-highway road network in Saline County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,181 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,702 vehicles per day. That average covers 228 non-highway road miles divided in 2,276 segments (average segment length 529 ft), together carrying 194,518 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈71.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 68% fewer trucks by share. 96% of counties in Missouri see shorter overall travel times than Saline. 69% of counties in Missouri see lower average driver income among trip origins than Saline. The driver population here skews older than 9% of counties in Missouri.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Saline County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Saline
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,495
5,631
-73.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.0%
9.8%
+113.7%
Truck % (Highway)
24.9%
13.4%
+85.1%
Avg. Travel Time
39.6 min
31.3 min
+26.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,495 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Saline have higher average income than 69% of counties in Missouri.
The average travel time for drivers is 39.6 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 7:00 PM in the evening - about 59% above the daily average.
Drivers on Saline roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,346 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 33% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Saline County, Missouri. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 21.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 24.9% 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)
