This page delivers traffic analytics for Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Colorado among 21,304 road miles divided in 314,876 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 357 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.
6,752
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
15.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$104,692
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,752 vehicles per day in Colorado that results in 127,026,550 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈46.4 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: At 6,752 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Colorado carries 3% less traffic than the national average of 6,986 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 127,026,550 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈46.4 billion per year), about 1.7% of the national total. The average trip takes 33.2 minutes, on par with the national level. At 17% lower than the national level, the 15.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Colorado carries more traffic than 58% of states nationwide. Its average travel time of 33.2 minutes is longer than 48% of states nationwide.
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.
14,126
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.6 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.
34.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$102,887
A significant volume of traffic in Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,126 vehicles per day, 135% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,014 vehicles per day. That average covers 5,183 highway road miles divided in 28,641 segments (average segment length 956 ft), together carrying 65,630,166 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈24.0 billion per year). That is more highway travel volume than 54% of states nationwide. Trucks constitute 11.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.2%) is 14% lower than the national average for similar road classifications. This indicates Colorado serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 28% of states nationwide see a lower highway truck share than Colorado's 11.2%. By raw truck volume, Colorado carries more highway trucks than 34% of states nationwide.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,014
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
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.
15.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$106,443
The non-highway road network in Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,014 vehicles per day, 57% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,126 vehicles per day. That average covers 16,120 non-highway road miles divided in 286,235 segments (average segment length 297 ft), together carrying 61,396,383 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈22.4 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 52% lower than the highway network. At 18% lower than the national level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 15.0% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 48% of states nationwide. Colorado's average driver income exceeds 88% of states nationwide. Colorado's median driver age is higher than 10% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 82% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 13% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +10% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Colorado
N/A
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,752
6,986
-3.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.4%
9.3%
-10.2%
Truck % (Highway)
11.2%
13.1%
-13.9%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
33.3 min
-0.4%
How Colorado compares
Colorado against nearby states
Against the 4 nearest states, Colorado moves 2.3 times the total daily travel and runs 5.2 percentage points less truck traffic; it has the second busiest roads of the five. The extra traffic here is local and light - trucks make up less of it than anywhere immediately around it.
Colorado and the 4 nearest states by centroid distance, with the United States average for scale.
Together, those three counties carry 29.4% of all the vehicle-miles measured in the state.
Ranked by daily vehicle-miles, across the 64 counties in Colorado with a published traffic page. Vehicle-miles is total travel, so this ranks by traffic MOVED rather than by how busy a typical road is.
Together, those five counties carry just 5.3% of the truck vehicle-miles driven in the state. Truck share says where trucks dominate the mix; it does not say where the freight is.
Ranked by truck share of all traffic, across the same 64 counties, shown with the traffic volume that share is measured against.
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,752 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Colorado carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 34% of states nationwide, at roughly 1,589 per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 10% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,739 vehicles per day - a 15% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Colorado roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $104,692 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 8.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.2% on highways.
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)
