This page delivers traffic analytics for Sherman County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sherman County, Kansas among 149 road miles divided in 778 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 1,011 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.
2,049
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,418
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,049 vehicles per day in Sherman County, Kansas that results in 378,185 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈138 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 30.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 2,049 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Sherman carries 52% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Sherman accounts for about 0.5% of Kansas's statewide total, at 378,185 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈138 million per year). At 30.6 minutes, the average travel time is 4% lower than the state level. By volume, Sherman's 2,049 vehicles per day outpaces 60% of counties in Kansas. Its average travel time of 30.6 minutes is longer than 12% of counties in Kansas.
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.
3,972
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
24.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,188
A significant volume of traffic in Sherman County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,972 vehicles per day, 129% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,736 vehicles per day. That average covers 75 highway road miles divided in 109 segments (average segment length 3,630 ft), together carrying 310,266 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈113 million per year). 59% of counties in Kansas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 24.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 24.7%, highway truck share is 71% higher than the state average, marking Sherman as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Sherman's highway truck share (24.7%) is higher than 94% of counties in Kansas. By raw truck volume, Sherman carries more highway trucks than 67% of counties in Kansas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,736
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,371
The non-highway road network in Sherman County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,736 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,972 vehicles per day. That average covers 74 non-highway road miles divided in 669 segments (average segment length 585 ft), together carrying 67,919 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈24.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 74% lower than on highways. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 12% of counties in Kansas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 37% of counties in Kansas. Sherman's median driver age is higher than 28% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 7% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +27% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -26% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Sherman County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +27% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Sherman
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,049
4,243
-51.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.4%
10.2%
+109.7%
Truck % (Highway)
24.7%
14.4%
+71.2%
Avg. Travel Time
30.6 min
31.8 min
-3.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,049 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Sherman carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 67% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 980 per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 27% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 1,517 vehicles per day - a 26% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 59% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Sherman 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 68% above the daily average.
Drivers on Sherman roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $65,418 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 21.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 24.7% 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)
