This page delivers traffic analytics for Wilson County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wilson County, Kansas among 158 road miles divided in 1,448 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 575 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.
1,417
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,969
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,417 vehicles per day in Wilson County, Kansas that results in 260,155 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈95.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Wilson sees 67% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,417 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 260,155 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈95.0 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Kansas's statewide total. Journey times run 6% higher than the state level, at 33.7 minutes on average. By volume, Wilson's 1,417 vehicles per day outpaces 34% of counties in Kansas. On travel time, Wilson runs longer than 40% 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.
2,612
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
54.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,477
A significant volume of traffic in Wilson County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,612 vehicles per day, 147% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,057 vehicles per day. That average covers 55 highway road miles divided in 335 segments (average segment length 871 ft), together carrying 177,913 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈64.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.9%, highway truck share is 10% higher than the state average, marking Wilson as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Wilson's highway truck share (15.9%) is higher than 64% of counties in Kansas. 33% of counties in Kansas see fewer highway trucks per day than Wilson's roughly 416.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,057
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,413
The non-highway road network in Wilson County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,057 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,612 vehicles per day. That average covers 102 non-highway road miles divided in 1,113 segments (average segment length 486 ft), together carrying 82,242 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈30.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 44% fewer trucks by share. 40% of counties in Kansas see shorter overall travel times than Wilson. Wilson's average driver income exceeds 23% of counties in Kansas. 81% of counties in Kansas have a younger driver population than Wilson.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Wilson County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Wilson
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,417
4,243
-66.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.7%
10.2%
+34.3%
Truck % (Highway)
15.9%
14.4%
+10.5%
Avg. Travel Time
33.7 min
31.8 min
+6.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,417 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Wilson have higher average income than 23% of counties in Kansas.
Drivers on Wilson roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $59,969 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Wilson 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 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 62% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 13.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.9% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.7 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)
