This page delivers traffic analytics for Woodson County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Woodson County, Kansas among 63 road miles divided in 494 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 674 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.
1,724
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,588
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,724 vehicles per day in Woodson County, Kansas that results in 111,289 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈40.6 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 44.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 1,724 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Woodson carries 59% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 111,289 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈40.6 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Kansas's statewide total. Journey times run 38% higher than the state level, at 44.0 minutes on average. Woodson carries more traffic than 44% of counties in Kansas. Its average travel time of 44.0 minutes is longer than 85% 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.
2,194
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,894
A significant volume of traffic in Woodson County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,194 vehicles per day, 653% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 292 vehicles per day. That average covers 53 highway road miles divided in 372 segments (average segment length 748 ft), together carrying 108,689 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈39.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (15.2%) is 6% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Woodson serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Woodson's highway truck share (15.2%) is higher than 57% of counties in Kansas. Woodson's highway truck count is higher than 12% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 334 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
292
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
61.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$43,082
The non-highway road network in Woodson County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 292 vehicles per day, 87% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,194 vehicles per day. That average covers 10 non-highway road miles divided in 122 segments (average segment length 448 ft), together carrying 2,600 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈949,000 per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 47% fewer trucks by share. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 85% of counties in Kansas. Woodson also has the lowest average driver income in Kansas among trip origins - $51,588. 85% of counties in Kansas have a younger driver population than Woodson.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 7% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Woodson County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Woodson
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,724
4,243
-59.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.1%
10.2%
+47.4%
Truck % (Highway)
15.2%
14.4%
+5.6%
Avg. Travel Time
44.0 min
31.8 min
+38.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,724 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Woodson has the lowest average driver income of any county in Kansas, at $51,588.
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 67% above the daily average.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Woodson 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,477 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Woodson roads have a median age of 53 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $51,588 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 15.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.2% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 44.0 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)
