This page delivers traffic analytics for Apache County, Arizona. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Apache County, Arizona among 1,001 road miles divided in 4,076 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 1,297 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.
2,768
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.5 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.
8.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,144
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,768 vehicles per day in Apache County, Arizona that results in 2,813,059 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arizona state averages: At 2,768 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Apache carries 72% less traffic than the state average of 10,009 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 2,813,059 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year), about 1.6% of Arizona's statewide total. Journey times run 11% higher than the state level, at 36.5 minutes on average. Congestion runs 56% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 7% of counties in Arizona see less traffic than Apache's 2,768 vehicles per day. On travel time, Apache runs longer than 71% of counties in Arizona.
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.
6,461
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
29.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.1 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.
16.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,208
A significant volume of traffic in Apache County, Arizona utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,461 vehicles per day, 200% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,154 vehicles per day. That average covers 241 highway road miles divided in 581 segments (average segment length 2,193 ft), together carrying 1,603,938 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈585 million per year). Trucks constitute 29.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 109% higher than the state average, at 29.1% - positioning Apache as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. At 29.1%, Apache's highway truck concentration is the highest in Arizona. 62% of counties in Arizona see fewer highway trucks per day than Apache's roughly 1,881.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,154
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.3 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.
6.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,515
The non-highway road network in Apache County, Arizona supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,154 vehicles per day, 67% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,461 vehicles per day. That average covers 760 non-highway road miles divided in 3,495 segments (average segment length 1,148 ft), together carrying 1,209,121 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈441 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 62% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (6.6%) runs 64% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 71% of counties in Arizona see shorter overall travel times than Apache. Apache's average driver income exceeds 29% of counties in Arizona. Apache's median driver age is higher than 57% of counties in Arizona.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 61% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 3% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +14% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -22% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Apache County, Arizona, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +14% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Apache
Arizona
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,768
10,009
-72.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.3%
9.6%
+121.6%
Truck % (Highway)
29.1%
13.9%
+108.7%
Avg. Travel Time
36.5 min
32.9 min
+10.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,768 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Apache has the highest highway truck share of any county in Arizona, at 29.1%.
Trucks account for approximately 21.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 29.1% on highways.
Drivers on Apache roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,144 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 61% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 14% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,150 vehicles per day - a 22% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 74% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Apache County, Arizona. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.5 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)
