This page delivers traffic analytics for Carbon County, Utah. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Carbon County, Utah among 179 road miles divided in 1,735 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 544 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.
4,880
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.
35.1 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.
10.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,142
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,880 vehicles per day in Carbon County, Utah that results in 566,033 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈207 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 35.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Utah state averages: Carbon's average daily traffic volume is 52% lower than the state average - 4,880 vehicles per day against 10,198 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Carbon accounts for about 0.7% of Utah's statewide total, at 566,033 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈207 million per year). Journey times run 9% higher than the state level, at 35.1 minutes on average. Congestion runs 53% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Carbon's 4,880 vehicles per day outpaces 50% of counties in Utah. 79% of counties in Utah have a shorter average travel time than Carbon's 35.1 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.
8,411
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,101
A significant volume of traffic in Carbon County, Utah utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,411 vehicles per day, 141% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,491 vehicles per day. That average covers 44 highway road miles divided in 490 segments (average segment length 479 ft), together carrying 313,274 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈114 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.9%, highway truck share is 4% lower than the state average, marking Carbon as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Carbon's highway truck share (11.9%) is higher than 42% of counties in Utah. Carbon's highway truck count is higher than 29% of counties in Utah, at roughly 998 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,491
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
10.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,655
The non-highway road network in Carbon County, Utah supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,491 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,411 vehicles per day. That average covers 134 non-highway road miles divided in 1,245 segments (average segment length 569 ft), together carrying 252,759 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈92.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 46% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.1% is 56% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 79% of counties in Utah see shorter overall travel times than Carbon. 4% of counties in Utah see lower average driver income among trip origins than Carbon. Carbon's median driver age is higher than 73% of counties in Utah.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 72% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 0% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -20% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Carbon County, Utah, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Carbon
Utah
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,880
10,198
-52.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.4%
8.9%
+5.3%
Truck % (Highway)
11.9%
12.3%
-3.9%
Avg. Travel Time
35.1 min
32.2 min
+9.2%
How Carbon County compares
Carbon County against nearby areas
Nothing in this table sets Carbon County sharply apart from the 4 areas nearest to it, though it has the second busiest roads of the five.
Carbon County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Utah average for scale.
Carbon County sits in the bottom quarter of the Utah field on average driver income, at #28 of 29.
Where Carbon County sits among Utah's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Carbon County
Utah rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
4,880
#15 of 29
Highway vehicle-miles per day
313,274
#23 of 25
Truck share on highways
11.9%
#15 of 25
Highway trucks per day
998
#18 of 25
Average travel time
35.1 min
#7 of 29
Average driver income
$56,142
#28 of 29
Average driver age
46.8 yrs
#8 of 29
Carbon County ranks #7 of 29 on average travel time but #28 of 29 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,880 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Carbon have higher average income than 4% of counties in Utah.
Approximately 10% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Carbon County, Utah. 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 Carbon roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,142 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.9% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 72% 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)
