This page delivers traffic analytics for Carbon County, Wyoming. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Carbon County, Wyoming among 667 road miles divided in 2,310 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 1,524 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.
2,771
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
29.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.6 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.
5.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,596
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,771 vehicles per day in Carbon County, Wyoming that results in 2,405,756 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈878 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 3 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 38.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Wyoming state averages: At 2,771 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Carbon carries 24% less traffic than the state average of 3,650 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 2,405,756 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈878 million per year), about 11% of Wyoming's statewide total. The average trip takes 38.6 minutes, 12% higher than the state level. At 50% lower than the state level, the 5.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 45% of counties in Wyoming see less traffic than Carbon's 2,771 vehicles per day. 73% of counties in Wyoming have a shorter average travel time than Carbon's 38.6 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.
6,444
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
32.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,036
A significant volume of traffic in Carbon County, Wyoming utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,444 vehicles per day, 213% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,060 vehicles per day. That average covers 273 highway road miles divided in 375 segments (average segment length 3,846 ft), together carrying 2,077,377 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈758 million per year). No more than 2 other counties in Wyoming move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 32.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 40% higher than the state average, at 32.5% - positioning Carbon as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 95% of counties in Wyoming see a lower highway truck share than Carbon's 32.5%. Carbon also moves the highest raw count of highway trucks in Wyoming, at roughly 2,475 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,060
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.
37.9 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.
5.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,980
The non-highway road network in Carbon County, Wyoming supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,060 vehicles per day, 68% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,444 vehicles per day. That average covers 393 non-highway road miles divided in 1,935 segments (average segment length 1,074 ft), together carrying 328,379 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈120 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 63% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (5.7%) runs 51% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Carbon's overall average travel time exceeds 73% of counties in Wyoming. 55% of counties in Wyoming see lower average driver income among trip origins than Carbon. 23% of counties in Wyoming have a younger driver population than Carbon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 44% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 8% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +37% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -39% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Carbon County, Wyoming, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +37% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Carbon
Wyoming
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,771
3,650
-24.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
29.7%
17.9%
+66.2%
Truck % (Highway)
32.5%
23.3%
+39.6%
Avg. Travel Time
38.6 min
34.5 min
+11.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,771 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Carbon carries the highest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Wyoming, at roughly 2,475 trucks per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 38.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 37% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 1,702 vehicles per day - a 39% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 37% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Carbon County, Wyoming. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 44% 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)
