This page delivers traffic analytics for Benewah County, Idaho. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Benewah County, Idaho among 77 road miles divided in 590 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 692 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.
2,835
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,312
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,835 vehicles per day in Benewah County, Idaho that results in 175,952 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈64.2 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 38.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Idaho state averages: Benewah sees 51% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,835 vehicles per day against 5,734), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Benewah accounts for about 0.4% of Idaho's statewide total, at 175,952 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈64.2 million per year). Journey times run 13% higher than the state level, at 38.2 minutes on average. 42% of counties in Idaho see less traffic than Benewah's 2,835 vehicles per day. 79% of counties in Idaho have a shorter average travel time than Benewah's 38.2 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.
3,461
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.
52.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,687
A significant volume of traffic in Benewah County, Idaho utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,461 vehicles per day, 34% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,590 vehicles per day. That average covers 27 highway road miles divided in 166 segments (average segment length 854 ft), together carrying 82,161 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈30.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 12% lower than the state average, at 12.4% - positioning Benewah as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 56% of counties in Idaho. By raw truck volume, Benewah carries more highway trucks than 21% of counties in Idaho.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,590
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,931
The non-highway road network in Benewah County, Idaho supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,590 vehicles per day, 25% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,461 vehicles per day. That average covers 50 non-highway road miles divided in 424 segments (average segment length 629 ft), together carrying 93,791 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈34.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 15% lower than the highway network. 79% of counties in Idaho see shorter overall travel times than Benewah. Benewah's average driver income exceeds 16% of counties in Idaho. 81% of counties in Idaho have a younger driver population than Benewah.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 86% 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 +17% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Benewah County, Idaho, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +17% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Benewah
Idaho
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,835
5,734
-50.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.4%
9.7%
+18.1%
Truck % (Highway)
12.4%
14.1%
-11.8%
Avg. Travel Time
38.2 min
33.8 min
+13.1%
How Benewah County compares
Benewah County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Benewah County moves 4.7% of the total daily travel and carries 40.9% less traffic on a typical road; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.
Benewah County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Idaho average for scale.
Benewah County sits in the bottom quarter of the Idaho field on highway travel volume, at #34 of 35.
Where Benewah County sits among Idaho's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Benewah County
Idaho rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,835
#26 of 44
Highway vehicle-miles per day
82,161
#34 of 35
Truck share on highways
12.4%
#16 of 35
Highway trucks per day
430
#28 of 35
Average travel time
38.2 min
#10 of 44
Average driver income
$60,312
#37 of 44
Average driver age
54.0 yrs
#9 of 44
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #9 of 44 on average driver age, against #34 of 35 on highway travel volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,835 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Benewah's average travel time of 38.2 minutes is longer than 79% of counties in Idaho.
Approximately 34% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Benewah County, Idaho. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Traffic volumes are typically 17% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 2,294 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 86% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 38.2 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)
