This page delivers traffic analytics for Washington County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Washington County, Nebraska among 169 road miles divided in 2,404 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 370 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.
3,115
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,346
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,115 vehicles per day in Washington County, Nebraska that results in 447,037 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈163 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: Washington sees 13% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,115 vehicles per day against 3,598), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Washington accounts for about 0.9% of Nebraska's statewide total, at 447,037 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈163 million per year). Journey times run 5% lower than the state level, at 31.2 minutes on average. By volume, Washington's 3,115 vehicles per day outpaces 91% of counties in Nebraska. 11% of counties in Nebraska have a shorter average travel time than Washington's 31.2 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.
8,216
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,595
A significant volume of traffic in Washington County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,216 vehicles per day, 313% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,988 vehicles per day. That average covers 39 highway road miles divided in 435 segments (average segment length 475 ft), together carrying 238,406 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈87.0 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 67% of counties in Nebraska. Trucks constitute 8.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 8.2%, highway truck share is 53% lower than the state average, marking Washington as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 2% of counties in Nebraska see a lower highway truck share than Washington's 8.2%. Washington's highway truck count is higher than 57% of counties in Nebraska, at roughly 673 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,988
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,652
The non-highway road network in Washington County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,988 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,216 vehicles per day. That average covers 129 non-highway road miles divided in 1,969 segments (average segment length 347 ft), together carrying 208,631 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈76.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 14% lower than the highway network. 11% of counties in Nebraska see shorter overall travel times than Washington. 96% of counties in Nebraska see lower average driver income among trip origins than Washington. Washington's median driver age is higher than 23% of counties in Nebraska.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Washington County, Nebraska, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Washington
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,115
3,598
-13.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.7%
11.5%
-33.7%
Truck % (Highway)
8.2%
17.6%
-53.4%
Avg. Travel Time
31.2 min
33.0 min
-5.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,115 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Washington have higher average income than 96% of counties in Nebraska.
Drivers on Washington roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $89,346 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Washington 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 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.2% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
