This page delivers traffic analytics for Trego County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Trego County, Kansas among 135 road miles divided in 562 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 1,269 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.
2,487
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,905
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,487 vehicles per day in Trego County, Kansas that results in 508,699 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈186 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Trego sees 41% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,487 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 508,699 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈186 million per year), roughly 0.7% of Kansas's statewide total. Journey times run 5% lower than the state level, at 30.1 minutes on average. Trego carries more traffic than 69% of counties in Kansas. 9% of counties in Kansas have a shorter average travel time than Trego's 30.1 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.
5,620
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
24.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,669
A significant volume of traffic in Trego County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,620 vehicles per day, 195% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,905 vehicles per day. That average covers 72 highway road miles divided in 88 segments (average segment length 4,334 ft), together carrying 449,636 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈164 million per year). By highway travel volume, Trego outranks 74% of counties in Kansas. Trucks constitute 24.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 24.8%, highway truck share is 72% higher than the state average, marking Trego as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 95% of counties in Kansas see a lower highway truck share than Trego's 24.8%. Trego's highway truck count is higher than 86% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 1,394 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,905
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,940
The non-highway road network in Trego County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,905 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,620 vehicles per day. That average covers 63 non-highway road miles divided in 474 segments (average segment length 701 ft), together carrying 59,063 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈21.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 60% lower than the highway network. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 9% of counties in Kansas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 84% of counties in Kansas. 33% of counties in Kansas have a younger driver population than Trego.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 1% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +22% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -24% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Trego County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +22% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Trego
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,487
4,243
-41.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
23.1%
10.2%
+126.1%
Truck % (Highway)
24.8%
14.4%
+72.1%
Avg. Travel Time
30.1 min
31.8 min
-5.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,487 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trego's average travel time of 30.1 minutes is longer than 9% of counties in Kansas.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Trego roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $76,905 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 22% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,888 vehicles per day - a 24% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 64% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Trego 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)
