This page delivers traffic analytics for Alamosa County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Alamosa County, Colorado among 200 road miles divided in 1,752 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 602 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.
3,761
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.
44.8 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.
10.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,308
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,761 vehicles per day in Alamosa County, Colorado that results in 435,909 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈159 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 44.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: At 3,761 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Alamosa carries 44% less traffic than the state average of 6,752 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 435,909 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈159 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Colorado's statewide total. The average trip takes 44.8 minutes, 35% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 35% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Alamosa's 3,761 vehicles per day outpaces 62% of counties in Colorado. On travel time, Alamosa runs longer than 87% of counties in Colorado.
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.
8,523
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.
36.8 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.
18.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,999
A significant volume of traffic in Alamosa County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,523 vehicles per day, 372% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,805 vehicles per day. That average covers 55 highway road miles divided in 510 segments (average segment length 573 ft), together carrying 320,499 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈117 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (8.9%) is 21% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Alamosa serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Alamosa's highway truck share (8.9%) is higher than 28% of counties in Colorado. 28% of counties in Colorado see fewer highway trucks per day than Alamosa's roughly 762.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,805
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.2 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
38.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,702
The non-highway road network in Alamosa County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,805 vehicles per day, 79% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,523 vehicles per day. That average covers 144 non-highway road miles divided in 1,242 segments (average segment length 614 ft), together carrying 115,410 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈42.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 34% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (7.0%) runs 54% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 87% of counties in Colorado. Alamosa's average driver income exceeds 13% of counties in Colorado. 13% of counties in Colorado have a younger driver population than Alamosa.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 24% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Alamosa County, Colorado, 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
Alamosa
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,761
6,752
-44.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.1%
8.4%
-3.1%
Truck % (Highway)
8.9%
11.2%
-20.5%
Avg. Travel Time
44.8 min
33.2 min
+35.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,761 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Alamosa carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 28% of counties in Colorado, at roughly 762 per day.
Drivers on Alamosa roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $57,308 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 71% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.9% on highways.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Alamosa County, Colorado. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
