This page delivers traffic analytics for Baca County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Baca County, Colorado among 170 road miles divided in 655 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 1,371 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.
2,248
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
27.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
51.8 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.
5.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$42,867
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,248 vehicles per day in Baca County, Colorado that results in 286,962 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈105 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 51.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: Baca's average daily traffic volume is 67% lower than the state average - 2,248 vehicles per day against 6,752 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Baca accounts for about 0.2% of Colorado's statewide total, at 286,962 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈105 million per year). Journey times run 56% higher than the state level, at 51.8 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 5.6% is 64% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 30% of counties in Colorado see less traffic than Baca's 2,248 vehicles per day. 95% of counties in Colorado have a shorter average travel time than Baca's 51.8 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.
5,016
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
30.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
60.8 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.
10.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,684
A significant volume of traffic in Baca County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,016 vehicles per day, 793% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 562 vehicles per day. That average covers 53 highway road miles divided in 248 segments (average segment length 1,127 ft), together carrying 231,233 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈84.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 30.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 30.8%, highway truck share is 174% higher than the state average, marking Baca as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Baca's highway truck share (30.8%) is higher than 98% of counties in Colorado. Baca's highway truck count is higher than 70% of counties in Colorado, at roughly 1,545 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
562
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
46.4 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.
2.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$34,973
The non-highway road network in Baca County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 562 vehicles per day, 89% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,016 vehicles per day. That average covers 117 non-highway road miles divided in 407 segments (average segment length 1,519 ft), together carrying 55,728 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈20.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 60% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (2.6%) runs 83% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 95% of counties in Colorado see shorter overall travel times than Baca. At $42,867, the average driver income for trips originating here is the lowest in Colorado. 38% of counties in Colorado have a younger driver population than Baca.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–9:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 37% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 10% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +15% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Baca County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +15% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Baca
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,248
6,752
-66.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
27.2%
8.4%
+224.2%
Truck % (Highway)
30.8%
11.2%
+173.8%
Avg. Travel Time
51.8 min
33.2 min
+56.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,248 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Baca has the lowest average driver income of any county in Colorado, at $42,867.
Trucks account for approximately 27.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 30.8% on highways.
Approximately 8% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Baca 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM in the evening - about 37% above the daily average.
Drivers on Baca roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $42,867 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
