This page delivers traffic analytics for Baker County, Oregon. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Baker County, Oregon among 346 road miles divided in 2,035 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 899 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.
2,135
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.8 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.
6.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,441
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,135 vehicles per day in Baker County, Oregon that results in 1,127,549 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈412 million 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 41.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oregon state averages: At 2,135 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Baker carries 64% less traffic than the state average of 5,908 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,127,549 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈412 million per year), roughly 1.3% of Oregon's statewide total. At 41.8 minutes, the average travel time is 22% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 6.9% is 59% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 17% of counties in Oregon see less traffic than Baker's 2,135 vehicles per day. 91% of counties in Oregon have a shorter average travel time than Baker's 41.8 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.
6,270
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
73.3 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.
14.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,429
A significant volume of traffic in Baker County, Oregon utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,270 vehicles per day, 245% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,816 vehicles per day. That average covers 137 highway road miles divided in 146 segments (average segment length 4,939 ft), together carrying 948,198 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈346 million per year). By highway travel volume, Baker outranks 50% of counties in Oregon. Trucks constitute 23.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (23.9%) is 99% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Baker serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 97% of counties in Oregon see a lower highway truck share than Baker's 23.9%. Baker's highway truck count is higher than 72% of counties in Oregon, at roughly 1,495 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,816
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.
39.3 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.
6.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,647
The non-highway road network in Baker County, Oregon supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,816 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,270 vehicles per day. That average covers 210 non-highway road miles divided in 1,889 segments (average segment length 587 ft), together carrying 179,351 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈65.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 66% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 6.3% is 61% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Baker's overall average travel time exceeds 91% of counties in Oregon. Trip origins here have higher average income than 43% of counties in Oregon. 66% of counties in Oregon have a younger driver population than Baker.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 1:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 61% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 11% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +21% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -28% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Baker County, Oregon, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +21% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Baker
Oregon
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,135
5,908
-63.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.4%
9.2%
+131.8%
Truck % (Highway)
23.9%
12.0%
+98.9%
Avg. Travel Time
41.8 min
34.3 min
+21.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,135 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Baker's average travel time of 41.8 minutes is longer than 91% of counties in Oregon.
Traffic volumes are typically 21% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,536 vehicles per day - a 28% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 21.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 23.9% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 61% above the daily average.
Drivers on Baker roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,441 - 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)
