This page delivers traffic analytics for Alameda County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Alameda County, California among 1,731 road miles divided in 54,395 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 168 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.
12,506
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.4 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
31.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$147,477
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 12,506 vehicles per day in Alameda County, California that results in 36,534,372 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈13.3 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: Alameda's average daily traffic volume is 2% lower than the state average - 12,506 vehicles per day against 12,766 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Alameda accounts for about 3.9% of California's statewide total, at 36,534,372 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈13.3 billion per year). At 33.4 minutes, the average travel time is 3% lower than the state level. At 13% higher than the state level, the 31.0% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 89% of counties in California see less traffic than Alameda's 12,506 vehicles per day. 46% of counties in California have a shorter average travel time than Alameda's 33.4 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.
60,841
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.2 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
74.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$150,564
A significant volume of traffic in Alameda County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 60,841 vehicles per day, 461% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 10,854 vehicles per day. That average covers 327 highway road miles divided in 1,798 segments (average segment length 960 ft), together carrying 23,678,062 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈8.6 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Alameda outranks 88% of counties in California. Trucks constitute 7.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (7.9%) is 24% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Alameda serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 18% of counties in California. Alameda's highway truck count is higher than 96% of counties in California, at roughly 4,782 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
10,854
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
29.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$143,851
The non-highway road network in Alameda County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 10,854 vehicles per day, 82% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 60,841 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,404 non-highway road miles divided in 52,597 segments (average segment length 141 ft), together carrying 12,856,310 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.7 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 47% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (29.5%) runs 11% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. 46% of counties in California see shorter overall travel times than Alameda. Alameda's average driver income exceeds 95% of counties in California. 39% of counties in California have a younger driver population than Alameda.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–9:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 61% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 0% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Alameda County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Alameda
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
12,506
12,766
-2.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.6%
7.8%
-15.4%
Truck % (Highway)
7.9%
10.4%
-24.3%
Avg. Travel Time
33.4 min
34.5 min
-3.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 12,506 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Alameda carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 96% of counties in California, at roughly 4,782 per day.
Drivers on Alameda roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $147,477 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM in the evening - about 61% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 6.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.9% 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)
