This page delivers traffic analytics for Seward County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Seward County, Nebraska among 268 road miles divided in 2,273 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 624 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.
2,456
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.1 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.
11.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,250
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,456 vehicles per day in Seward County, Nebraska that results in 1,143,273 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈417 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: At 2,456 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Seward carries 32% less traffic than the state average of 3,598 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Seward accounts for about 2.3% of Nebraska's statewide total, at 1,143,273 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈417 million per year). Journey times run 6% higher than the state level, at 35.1 minutes on average. At 32% lower than the state level, the 11.9% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Seward carries more traffic than 79% of counties in Nebraska. On travel time, Seward runs longer than 42% 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.
13,761
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
58.7 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.
31.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,526
A significant volume of traffic in Seward County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,761 vehicles per day, 577% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,033 vehicles per day. That average covers 52 highway road miles divided in 82 segments (average segment length 3,377 ft), together carrying 783,669 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈286 million per year). By highway travel volume, Seward outranks 87% of counties in Nebraska. Trucks constitute 22.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (22.2%) is 26% 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 87% of counties in Nebraska. By raw truck volume, Seward carries more highway trucks than 98% of counties in Nebraska.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,033
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.
34.2 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.
11.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,404
The non-highway road network in Seward County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,033 vehicles per day, 85% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,761 vehicles per day. That average covers 216 non-highway road miles divided in 2,191 segments (average segment length 520 ft), together carrying 359,604 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 67% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 11.2% is 35% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 42% of counties in Nebraska see shorter overall travel times than Seward. Seward's average driver income exceeds 93% of counties in Nebraska. 8% of counties in Nebraska have a younger driver population than Seward.
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 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 4% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Seward County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Seward
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,456
3,598
-31.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.5%
11.5%
+51.8%
Truck % (Highway)
22.2%
17.6%
+26.0%
Avg. Travel Time
35.1 min
33.0 min
+6.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,456 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Seward carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 98% of counties in Nebraska, at roughly 3,050 per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,074 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Seward roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $85,250 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 17.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.2% on highways.
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 68% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
