This page delivers traffic analytics for Sheridan County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sheridan County, Nebraska among 136 road miles divided in 727 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 991 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.
689
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.5%
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.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,080
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 689 vehicles per day in Sheridan County, Nebraska that results in 81,070 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈29.6 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: Sheridan's average daily traffic volume is 81% lower than the state average - 689 vehicles per day against 3,598 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Sheridan accounts for about 0.2% of Nebraska's statewide total, at 81,070 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈29.6 million per year). At 35.6 minutes, the average travel time is 8% higher than the state level. 15% of counties in Nebraska see less traffic than Sheridan's 689 vehicles per day. On travel time, Sheridan runs longer than 48% 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.
939
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,021
A significant volume of traffic in Sheridan County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 939 vehicles per day, 157% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 366 vehicles per day. That average covers 82 highway road miles divided in 410 segments (average segment length 1,056 ft), together carrying 64,134 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈23.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.5%) is 18% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Sheridan serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Sheridan's highway truck share (14.5%) is higher than 63% of counties in Nebraska. Sheridan's highway truck count is higher than 5% of counties in Nebraska, at roughly 136 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
366
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,290
The non-highway road network in Sheridan County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 366 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 939 vehicles per day. That average covers 54 non-highway road miles divided in 317 segments (average segment length 906 ft), together carrying 16,936 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈6.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 35% lower than on highways. Sheridan's overall average travel time exceeds 48% of counties in Nebraska. Trip origins here have higher average income than 17% of counties in Nebraska. Sheridan's median driver age is higher than 42% of counties in Nebraska.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Sheridan County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Sheridan
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
689
3,598
-80.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.5%
11.5%
+16.8%
Truck % (Highway)
14.5%
17.6%
-17.5%
Avg. Travel Time
35.6 min
33.0 min
+7.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 689 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Sheridan carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 5% of counties in Nebraska, at roughly 136 per day.
Approximately 10% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Sheridan 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 71% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 13.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.5% 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)
