This page delivers traffic analytics for Boundary County, Idaho. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Boundary County, Idaho among 66 road miles divided in 1,058 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 329 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.
3,176
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.3 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.
10.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,311
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,176 vehicles per day in Boundary County, Idaho that results in 191,367 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈69.8 million 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 30.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Idaho state averages: Boundary sees 45% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,176 vehicles per day against 5,734), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 191,367 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈69.8 million per year), about 0.4% of Idaho's statewide total. Journey times run 10% lower than the state level, at 30.3 minutes on average. Congestion runs 34% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 56% of counties in Idaho see less traffic than Boundary's 3,176 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 30.3 minutes is longer than 26% 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.
5,197
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 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.
10.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,532
A significant volume of traffic in Boundary County, Idaho utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,197 vehicles per day, 1435% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 338 vehicles per day. That average covers 40 highway road miles divided in 618 segments (average segment length 342 ft), together carrying 182,022 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈66.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 38% lower than the state average, at 8.7% - positioning Boundary as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Boundary's highway truck share (8.7%) is higher than 12% of counties in Idaho. Boundary's highway truck count is higher than 26% of counties in Idaho, at roughly 454 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
338
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,727
The non-highway road network in Boundary County, Idaho supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 338 vehicles per day, 93% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,197 vehicles per day. That average covers 26 non-highway road miles divided in 440 segments (average segment length 312 ft), together carrying 9,345 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 30% lower than on highways. 26% of counties in Idaho see shorter overall travel times than Boundary. Boundary's average driver income exceeds 40% of counties in Idaho. The driver population here skews older than 70% 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 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 113% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 13% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +31% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -29% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Boundary County, Idaho, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +31% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Boundary
Idaho
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,176
5,734
-44.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.6%
9.7%
-11.0%
Truck % (Highway)
8.7%
14.1%
-38.0%
Avg. Travel Time
30.3 min
33.8 min
-10.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,176 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Boundary carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 26% of counties in Idaho, at roughly 454 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 113% above the daily average.
Approximately 7% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Boundary 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 31% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 2,270 vehicles per day - a 29% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.7% on highways.
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)
