This page delivers traffic analytics for Sarpy County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sarpy County, Nebraska among 434 road miles divided in 7,095 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 323 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.
6,087
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.5 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.
31.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$111,457
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,087 vehicles per day in Sarpy County, Nebraska that results in 3,796,894 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: At 6,087 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Sarpy carries 69% more traffic than the state average of 3,598 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 3,796,894 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year), roughly 7.5% of Nebraska's statewide total. At 29.5 minutes, the average travel time is 11% lower than the state level. At 79% higher than the state level, the 31.4% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Sarpy's 6,087 vehicles per day outpaces 98% of counties in Nebraska. On travel time, Sarpy runs longer than 4% of counties in Nebraska.
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.
18,382
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
$112,803
A significant volume of traffic in Sarpy County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 18,382 vehicles per day, 255% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,183 vehicles per day. That average covers 106 highway road miles divided in 486 segments (average segment length 1,146 ft), together carrying 1,957,924 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈715 million per year). That puts Sarpy among the top 5 counties in Nebraska for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 10.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.0%, highway truck share is 43% lower than the state average, marking Sarpy as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 8% of counties in Nebraska. 83% of counties in Nebraska see fewer highway trucks per day than Sarpy's roughly 1,844.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,183
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.3 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.
31.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$110,258
The non-highway road network in Sarpy County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,183 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 18,382 vehicles per day. That average covers 328 non-highway road miles divided in 6,609 segments (average segment length 262 ft), together carrying 1,838,970 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈671 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 55% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 31.4% is 84% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. 4% of counties in Nebraska see shorter overall travel times than Sarpy. At $111,457, the average driver income for trips originating here is the highest in Nebraska. The driver population here skews older than 2% of counties in Nebraska.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 80% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -24% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Sarpy County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +10% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Sarpy
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,087
3,598
+69.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.3%
11.5%
-36.3%
Truck % (Highway)
10.0%
17.6%
-43.0%
Avg. Travel Time
29.5 min
33.0 min
-10.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,087 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Sarpy has the highest average driver income of any county in Nebraska, at $111,457.
Drivers on Sarpy roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $111,457 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 33% of highway traffic and 15% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Sarpy County, Nebraska. 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 7.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.0% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.5 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 80% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 10% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,618 vehicles per day - a 24% decrease from the annual average.
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)
