This page delivers traffic analytics for Seward County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Seward County, Kansas among 154 road miles divided in 1,503 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 543 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.
3,996
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,269
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,996 vehicles per day in Seward County, Kansas that results in 403,213 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈147 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 3,996 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Seward carries 6% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Seward accounts for about 0.5% of Kansas's statewide total, at 403,213 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈147 million per year). Journey times run 11% higher than the state level, at 35.4 minutes on average. Seward carries more traffic than 89% of counties in Kansas. 58% of counties in Kansas have a shorter average travel time than Seward's 35.4 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.
6,101
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,851
A significant volume of traffic in Seward County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,101 vehicles per day, 82% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,343 vehicles per day. That average covers 68 highway road miles divided in 356 segments (average segment length 1,005 ft), together carrying 250,566 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈91.5 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 56% of counties in Kansas. Trucks constitute 15.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (15.0%) is 4% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Seward serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 52% of counties in Kansas. 43% of counties in Kansas see fewer highway trucks per day than Seward's roughly 913.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,343
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,596
The non-highway road network in Seward County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,343 vehicles per day, 45% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,101 vehicles per day. That average covers 87 non-highway road miles divided in 1,147 segments (average segment length 399 ft), together carrying 152,647 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 65% fewer trucks by share. 58% of counties in Kansas see shorter overall travel times than Seward. 50% of counties in Kansas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Seward. Seward's median driver age is higher than 6% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Seward County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Seward
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,996
4,243
-5.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.3%
10.2%
+10.6%
Truck % (Highway)
15.0%
14.4%
+3.8%
Avg. Travel Time
35.4 min
31.8 min
+11.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,996 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Seward carries more traffic than 89% of counties in Kansas, averaging 3,996 vehicles per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 59% above the daily average.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Seward County, Kansas. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
