This page delivers traffic analytics for Benton County, Washington. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Benton County, Washington among 899 road miles divided in 12,884 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 369 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.
6,112
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
18.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$95,880
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,112 vehicles per day in Benton County, Washington that results in 4,794,576 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Washington state averages: Benton's average daily traffic volume is 17% lower than the state average - 6,112 vehicles per day against 7,322 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Benton accounts for about 3.1% of Washington's statewide total, at 4,794,576 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 billion per year). At 32.4 minutes, the average travel time is 2% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 18.9% is 5% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Benton's 6,112 vehicles per day outpaces 76% of counties in Washington. On travel time, Benton runs longer than 32% of counties in Washington.
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.
15,397
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.
36.0 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.
39.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,599
A significant volume of traffic in Benton County, Washington utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 15,397 vehicles per day, 165% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,819 vehicles per day. That average covers 173 highway road miles divided in 394 segments (average segment length 2,316 ft), together carrying 2,262,349 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈826 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 75% of counties in Washington. Trucks constitute 11.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.0%, highway truck share is 16% higher than the state average, marking Benton as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 62% of counties in Washington see a lower highway truck share than Benton's 11.0%. Benton's highway truck count is higher than 62% of counties in Washington, at roughly 1,700 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,819
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.3 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.
18.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$98,802
The non-highway road network in Benton County, Washington supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,819 vehicles per day, 62% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 15,397 vehicles per day. That average covers 727 non-highway road miles divided in 12,490 segments (average segment length 307 ft), together carrying 2,532,227 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈924 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 48% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (18.2%) runs 7% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 32% of counties in Washington see shorter overall travel times than Benton. Benton's average driver income exceeds 87% of counties in Washington. 16% of counties in Washington have a younger driver population than Benton.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 88% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Benton County, Washington, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Benton
Washington
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,112
7,322
-16.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.2%
7.1%
+15.9%
Truck % (Highway)
11.0%
9.5%
+16.1%
Avg. Travel Time
32.4 min
33.2 min
-2.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,112 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Benton carries more traffic than 76% of counties in Washington, averaging 6,112 vehicles per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 88% above the daily average.
Drivers on Benton roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $95,880 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Benton County, Washington. 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 12% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,922 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
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)
