This page delivers traffic analytics for Bear Lake County, Idaho. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Bear Lake County, Idaho among 113 road miles divided in 1,219 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 492 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.
2,168
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,729
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,168 vehicles per day in Bear Lake County, Idaho that results in 191,255 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈69.8 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Idaho state averages: Bear Lake sees 62% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,168 vehicles per day against 5,734), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Bear Lake accounts for about 0.4% of Idaho's statewide total, at 191,255 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈69.8 million per year). Journey times run 12% lower than the state level, at 29.8 minutes on average. By volume, Bear Lake's 2,168 vehicles per day outpaces 33% of counties in Idaho. Its average travel time of 29.8 minutes is longer than 16% of counties in Idaho.
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.
3,002
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,160
A significant volume of traffic in Bear Lake County, Idaho utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,002 vehicles per day, 64% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,834 vehicles per day. That average covers 43 highway road miles divided in 348 segments (average segment length 657 ft), together carrying 89,156 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈32.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.5%, highway truck share is 4% lower than the state average, marking Bear Lake as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 68% of counties in Idaho. 12% of counties in Idaho see fewer highway trucks per day than Bear Lake's roughly 405.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,834
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,361
The non-highway road network in Bear Lake County, Idaho supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,834 vehicles per day, 39% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,002 vehicles per day. That average covers 70 non-highway road miles divided in 871 segments (average segment length 426 ft), together carrying 102,098 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈37.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 46% lower than the highway network. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 16% of counties in Idaho. Bear Lake's average driver income exceeds 63% of counties in Idaho. The driver population here skews older than 65% of counties in Idaho.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 87% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +42% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -34% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Bear Lake County, Idaho, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +42% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Bear Lake
Idaho
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,168
5,734
-62.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.2%
9.7%
+5.3%
Truck % (Highway)
13.5%
14.1%
-4.1%
Avg. Travel Time
29.8 min
33.8 min
-11.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,168 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Bear Lake carries more traffic than 33% of counties in Idaho, averaging 2,168 vehicles per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 87% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 10.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.5% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 42% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,433 vehicles per day - a 34% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Bear Lake roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $72,729 - 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)
