This page delivers traffic analytics for Carson City, Nevada. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Carson City, Nevada among 130 road miles divided in 3,513 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 196 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.
6,533
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.
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.
13.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,302
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,533 vehicles per day in Carson City, Nevada that results in 972,298 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈355 million 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 Nevada state averages: Carson City's average daily traffic volume is 17% lower than the state average - 6,533 vehicles per day against 7,914 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 972,298 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈355 million per year), roughly 1.5% of Nevada's statewide total. At 34.2 minutes, the average travel time is 1% higher than the state level. At 22% lower than the state level, the 13.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 94% of counties in Nevada see less traffic than Carson City's 6,533 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 34.2 minutes is longer than 56% of counties in Nevada.
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.
21,939
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.1 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.
31.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,695
A significant volume of traffic in Carson City, Nevada utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 21,939 vehicles per day, 325% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,167 vehicles per day. That average covers 43 highway road miles divided in 286 segments (average segment length 785 ft), together carrying 567,146 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈207 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 42% lower than the state average, at 7.9% - positioning Carson City as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 6% of counties in Nevada see a lower highway truck share than Carson City's 7.9%. Carson City's highway truck count is higher than 62% of counties in Nevada, at roughly 1,727 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,167
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.
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.
11.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,218
The non-highway road network in Carson City, Nevada supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,167 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 21,939 vehicles per day. That average covers 88 non-highway road miles divided in 3,227 segments (average segment length 143 ft), together carrying 405,152 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈148 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 19% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (11.8%) runs 32% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Carson City's overall average travel time exceeds 56% of counties in Nevada. Trip origins here have higher average income than 81% of counties in Nevada. Carson City's median driver age is higher than 75% of counties in Nevada.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 83% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Carson City, Nevada, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Carson City
Nevada
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,533
7,914
-17.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.2%
9.7%
-25.5%
Truck % (Highway)
7.9%
13.6%
-42.0%
Avg. Travel Time
34.2 min
33.8 min
+1.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,533 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Carson City's highway truck share of 7.9% is higher than 6% of counties in Nevada.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.9% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,496 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Carson City roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $85,302 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 49% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Carson City, Nevada. 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)
