This page delivers traffic analytics for Bingham County, Idaho. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Bingham County, Idaho among 283 road miles divided in 1,760 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 850 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.
3,922
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.
32.2 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.
12.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,967
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,922 vehicles per day in Bingham County, Idaho that results in 1,405,429 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈513 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 32.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Idaho state averages: Bingham sees 32% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,922 vehicles per day against 5,734), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,405,429 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈513 million per year), roughly 3.1% of Idaho's statewide total. Journey times run 5% lower than the state level, at 32.2 minutes on average. At 23% lower than the state level, the 12.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Bingham carries more traffic than 67% of counties in Idaho. On travel time, Bingham runs longer than 37% 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.
10,912
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.9 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.
27.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,811
A significant volume of traffic in Bingham County, Idaho utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,912 vehicles per day, 202% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,615 vehicles per day. That average covers 71 highway road miles divided in 74 segments (average segment length 5,045 ft), together carrying 836,925 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈305 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 76% of counties in Idaho. Trucks constitute 13.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.4%) is 5% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Bingham serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 65% of counties in Idaho see a lower highway truck share than Bingham's 13.4%. By raw truck volume, Bingham carries more highway trucks than 79% 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.
3,615
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.7 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.
11.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,136
The non-highway road network in Bingham County, Idaho supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,615 vehicles per day, 67% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,912 vehicles per day. That average covers 213 non-highway road miles divided in 1,686 segments (average segment length 666 ft), together carrying 568,505 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈208 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 38% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 11.6% is 29% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 37% of counties in Idaho. 88% of counties in Idaho see lower average driver income among trip origins than Bingham. The driver population here skews older than 23% 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 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 91% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +14% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -22% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Bingham County, Idaho, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +14% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Bingham
Idaho
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,922
5,734
-31.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.4%
9.7%
+17.8%
Truck % (Highway)
13.4%
14.1%
-4.7%
Avg. Travel Time
32.2 min
33.8 min
-4.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,922 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Bingham carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 79% of counties in Idaho, at roughly 1,464 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 11.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.4% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 91% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 60% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Bingham 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.
Drivers on Bingham roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $78,967 - 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)
