This page delivers traffic analytics for Butte County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Butte County, California among 722 road miles divided in 9,582 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 398 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.
7,149
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
21.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,355
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,149 vehicles per day in Butte County, California that results in 3,985,329 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: Butte sees 44% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (7,149 vehicles per day against 12,766), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 3,985,329 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year), roughly 0.4% of California's statewide total. Journey times here (34.2 minutes on average) closely track the state level. At 21% lower than the state level, the 21.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Butte's 7,149 vehicles per day outpaces 56% of counties in California. On travel time, Butte runs longer than 58% of counties in California.
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.
16,670
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.9 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.
32.9%
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.
$78,620
A significant volume of traffic in Butte County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 16,670 vehicles per day, 162% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,373 vehicles per day. That average covers 107 highway road miles divided in 722 segments (average segment length 780 ft), together carrying 1,643,547 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈600 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.6%, highway truck share is 8% lower than the state average, marking Butte as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 35% of counties in California. Butte's highway truck count is higher than 24% of counties in California, at roughly 1,595 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,373
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
20.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,699
The non-highway road network in Butte County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,373 vehicles per day, 62% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 16,670 vehicles per day. That average covers 615 non-highway road miles divided in 8,860 segments (average segment length 367 ft), together carrying 2,341,783 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈855 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 47% lower than on highways. At 21% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 20.8% signals easier movement on local roads. 58% of counties in California see shorter overall travel times than Butte. 28% of counties in California see lower average driver income among trip origins than Butte. Butte's median driver age is higher than 19% of counties in California.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 75% 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 +23% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -49% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Butte County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +23% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Butte
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,149
12,766
-44.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.9%
7.8%
-11.1%
Truck % (Highway)
9.6%
10.4%
-7.8%
Avg. Travel Time
34.2 min
34.5 min
-0.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,149 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Butte skews older than 19% of counties in California.
Traffic volumes are typically 23% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,615 vehicles per day - a 49% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 12% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Butte County, California. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 6.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.6% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily 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)
