This page delivers traffic analytics for Sumner County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sumner County, Kansas among 358 road miles divided in 3,094 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 612 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.
2,378
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,307
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,378 vehicles per day in Sumner County, Kansas that results in 1,029,265 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈376 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 37.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Sumner sees 44% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,378 vehicles per day against 4,243), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,029,265 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈376 million per year), roughly 1.4% of Kansas's statewide total. The average trip takes 37.3 minutes, 17% higher than the state level. 65% of counties in Kansas see less traffic than Sumner's 2,378 vehicles per day. 68% of counties in Kansas have a shorter average travel time than Sumner's 37.3 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.
7,542
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
27.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
55.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,366
A significant volume of traffic in Sumner County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,542 vehicles per day, 237% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,235 vehicles per day. That average covers 67 highway road miles divided in 83 segments (average segment length 4,241 ft), together carrying 577,339 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈211 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 78% of counties in Kansas. Trucks constitute 27.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 27.9%, highway truck share is 94% higher than the state average, marking Sumner as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. At 27.9%, Sumner's highway truck concentration is the highest in Kansas. Sumner also moves the highest raw count of highway trucks in Kansas, at roughly 2,416 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,235
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,720
The non-highway road network in Sumner County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,235 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,542 vehicles per day. That average covers 292 non-highway road miles divided in 3,011 segments (average segment length 511 ft), together carrying 451,925 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈165 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 67% lower than on highways. 68% of counties in Kansas see shorter overall travel times than Sumner. Sumner's average driver income exceeds 51% of counties in Kansas. The driver population here skews older than 48% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 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 14% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Sumner County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Sumner
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,378
4,243
-44.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
19.7%
10.2%
+92.9%
Truck % (Highway)
27.9%
14.4%
+93.6%
Avg. Travel Time
37.3 min
31.8 min
+17.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,378 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Sumner carries the highest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Kansas, at roughly 2,416 trucks per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Sumner roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,307 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 19.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 27.9% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 7% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,037 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 53% of highway traffic and 15% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Sumner 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)
