This page delivers traffic analytics for Canyon County, Idaho. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Canyon County, Idaho among 746 road miles divided in 17,702 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 223 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.
6,466
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.5 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.
18.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,843
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,466 vehicles per day in Canyon County, Idaho that results in 4,736,861 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 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 35.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Idaho state averages: At 6,466 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Canyon carries 13% more 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 4,736,861 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year), roughly 10% of Idaho's statewide total. Journey times run 5% higher than the state level, at 35.5 minutes on average. Congestion runs 18% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 18.8% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Canyon carries more traffic than 93% of counties in Idaho. Its average travel time of 35.5 minutes is longer than 72% 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.
14,395
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.2 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.
43.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,431
A significant volume of traffic in Canyon County, Idaho utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,395 vehicles per day, 135% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,114 vehicles per day. That average covers 79 highway road miles divided in 754 segments (average segment length 553 ft), together carrying 1,752,804 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈640 million per year). That puts Canyon among the top 3 counties in Idaho for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 10.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.2%) is 27% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Canyon serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 37% of counties in Idaho. By raw truck volume, Canyon carries more highway trucks than 94% 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.
6,114
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.5 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.
17.7%
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.
$76,064
The non-highway road network in Canyon County, Idaho supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,114 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,395 vehicles per day. That average covers 667 non-highway road miles divided in 16,948 segments (average segment length 208 ft), together carrying 2,984,057 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 47% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (17.7%) runs 8% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. 72% of counties in Idaho see shorter overall travel times than Canyon. Canyon's average driver income exceeds 79% of counties in Idaho. 19% of counties in Idaho have a younger driver population than Canyon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 94% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Canyon County, Idaho, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Canyon
Idaho
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,466
5,734
+12.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.2%
9.7%
-25.1%
Truck % (Highway)
10.2%
14.1%
-27.2%
Avg. Travel Time
35.5 min
33.8 min
+4.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,466 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Canyon skews older than 19% of counties in Idaho.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 94% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Canyon roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $75,843 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 7.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.2% on highways.
Approximately 25% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Canyon 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)
