This page delivers traffic analytics for Boise County, Idaho. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Boise County, Idaho among 81 road miles divided in 465 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 916 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.
4,833
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
58.1 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.
3.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,615
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,833 vehicles per day in Boise County, Idaho that results in 266,406 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈97.2 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 58.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Idaho state averages: At 4,833 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Boise carries 16% less traffic than the state average of 5,734 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 266,406 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈97.2 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Idaho's statewide total. The average trip takes 58.1 minutes, 72% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 3.8% is 76% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Boise carries more traffic than 84% of counties in Idaho. 98% of counties in Idaho have a shorter average travel time than Boise's 58.1 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.
11,106
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
60.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,242
A significant volume of traffic in Boise County, Idaho utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,106 vehicles per day, 997% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,013 vehicles per day. That average covers 41 highway road miles divided in 176 segments (average segment length 1,231 ft), together carrying 232,604 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈84.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.7%, highway truck share is 31% lower than the state average, marking Boise as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Boise's highway truck share (9.7%) is higher than 29% of counties in Idaho. By raw truck volume, Boise carries more highway trucks than 44% 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.
1,013
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
56.8 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.
3.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,730
The non-highway road network in Boise County, Idaho supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,013 vehicles per day, 91% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,106 vehicles per day. That average covers 40 non-highway road miles divided in 289 segments (average segment length 724 ft), together carrying 33,802 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈12.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 21% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (3.8%) runs 77% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Boise's overall average travel time exceeds 98% of counties in Idaho. 93% of counties in Idaho see lower average driver income among trip origins than Boise. 84% of counties in Idaho have a younger driver population than Boise.
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 119% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +60% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
March is the quietest month, with volumes -41% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Boise County, Idaho, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +60% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Boise
Idaho
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,833
5,734
-15.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.4%
9.7%
-2.5%
Truck % (Highway)
9.7%
14.1%
-31.2%
Avg. Travel Time
58.1 min
33.8 min
+71.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,833 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Boise skews older than 84% of counties in Idaho.
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 119% above the daily average.
Drivers on Boise roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $83,615 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 60% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in March, averaging 2,835 vehicles per day - a 41% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.7% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 58.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 24% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Boise 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.
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)
