This page delivers traffic analytics for Washington County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Washington County, Kansas among 139 road miles divided in 960 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 765 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.
1,041
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,583
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,041 vehicles per day in Washington County, Kansas that results in 128,067 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈46.7 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 1,041 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Washington carries 75% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Washington accounts for about 0.2% of Kansas's statewide total, at 128,067 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈46.7 million per year). Journey times run 19% higher than the state level, at 37.8 minutes on average. Washington carries more traffic than 11% of counties in Kansas. 70% of counties in Kansas have a shorter average travel time than Washington's 37.8 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.
1,779
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,023
A significant volume of traffic in Washington County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,779 vehicles per day, 117% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 821 vehicles per day. That average covers 37 highway road miles divided in 220 segments (average segment length 881 ft), together carrying 54,135 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈19.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 2% lower than the state average, at 14.1% - positioning Washington as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Washington's highway truck share (14.1%) is higher than 40% of counties in Kansas. Washington's highway truck count is higher than 6% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 250 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
821
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,369
The non-highway road network in Washington County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 821 vehicles per day, 54% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,779 vehicles per day. That average covers 102 non-highway road miles divided in 740 segments (average segment length 731 ft), together carrying 73,932 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈27.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 47% lower than on highways. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 70% of counties in Kansas. Washington's average driver income exceeds 25% of counties in Kansas. 88% of counties in Kansas have a younger driver population than Washington.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Washington County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Washington
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,041
4,243
-75.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.3%
10.2%
+0.5%
Truck % (Highway)
14.1%
14.4%
-2.4%
Avg. Travel Time
37.8 min
31.8 min
+18.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,041 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Washington skews older than 88% of counties in Kansas.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 15% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Washington County, Kansas.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 64% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Washington roads have a median age of 53 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,583 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 10.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.1% 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)
