This page delivers traffic analytics for Clackamas County, Oregon. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Clackamas County, Oregon among 1,175 road miles divided in 39,858 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 156 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.
5,299
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
15.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$102,591
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,299 vehicles per day in Clackamas County, Oregon that results in 7,142,008 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.6 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oregon state averages: Clackamas sees 10% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,299 vehicles per day against 5,908), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 7,142,008 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.6 billion per year), about 8.2% of Oregon's statewide total. At 33.1 minutes, the average travel time is 3% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 15.7% is 5% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Clackamas's 5,299 vehicles per day outpaces 80% of counties in Oregon. On travel time, Clackamas runs longer than 23% of counties in Oregon.
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.
20,978
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.5 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.
37.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$98,626
A significant volume of traffic in Clackamas County, Oregon utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 20,978 vehicles per day, 354% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,623 vehicles per day. That average covers 119 highway road miles divided in 1,646 segments (average segment length 381 ft), together carrying 3,133,596 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). No more than 4 other counties in Oregon move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 8.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 8.3%, highway truck share is 31% lower than the state average, marking Clackamas as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Clackamas's highway truck share (8.3%) is higher than 31% of counties in Oregon. Clackamas's highway truck count is higher than 84% of counties in Oregon, at roughly 1,745 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,623
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
14.8%
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.
$105,058
The non-highway road network in Clackamas County, Oregon supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,623 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 20,978 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,056 non-highway road miles divided in 38,212 segments (average segment length 146 ft), together carrying 4,008,411 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 37% lower than on highways. At 8% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 14.8% signals easier movement on local roads. 23% of counties in Oregon see shorter overall travel times than Clackamas. Clackamas's average driver income exceeds 97% of counties in Oregon. Clackamas's median driver age is higher than 30% of counties in Oregon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 93% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +15% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
November is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Clackamas County, Oregon, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +15% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Clackamas
Oregon
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,299
5,908
-10.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.6%
9.2%
-28.7%
Truck % (Highway)
8.3%
12.0%
-30.6%
Avg. Travel Time
33.1 min
34.3 min
-3.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,299 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Clackamas carries more traffic than 80% of counties in Oregon, averaging 5,299 vehicles per day.
Trucks account for approximately 6.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.3% on highways.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Clackamas County, Oregon. 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 33.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Clackamas roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $102,591 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 15% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in November, averaging 4,539 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 93% 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)
