This page delivers traffic analytics for Colusa County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Colusa County, California among 311 road miles divided in 2,379 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 691 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.
3,191
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.1%
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.
10.1%
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.
$79,838
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,191 vehicles per day in Colusa County, California that results in 1,487,588 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈543 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 39.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: At 3,191 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Colusa carries 75% less traffic than the state average of 12,766 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,487,588 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈543 million per year), roughly 0.2% of California's statewide total. At 39.5 minutes, the average travel time is 15% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 63% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 16% of counties in California see less traffic than Colusa's 3,191 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 39.5 minutes is longer than 89% of counties in California.
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.
9,665
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
58.2 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.
24.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,018
A significant volume of traffic in Colusa County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,665 vehicles per day, 558% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,469 vehicles per day. That average covers 111 highway road miles divided in 500 segments (average segment length 1,167 ft), together carrying 1,256,518 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈459 million per year). Trucks constitute 23.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 23.4%, highway truck share is 126% higher than the state average, marking Colusa as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Colusa's highway truck share (23.4%) is higher than 96% of counties in California. Colusa's highway truck count is higher than 45% of counties in California, at roughly 2,263 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,469
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.5 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.
6.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,655
The non-highway road network in Colusa County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,469 vehicles per day, 85% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,665 vehicles per day. That average covers 201 non-highway road miles divided in 1,879 segments (average segment length 565 ft), together carrying 231,069 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈84.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 64% lower than on highways. At 76% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.3% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 89% of counties in California. 33% of counties in California see lower average driver income among trip origins than Colusa. The driver population here skews older than 51% of counties in California.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Colusa County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Colusa
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,191
12,766
-75.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.1%
7.8%
+171.4%
Truck % (Highway)
23.4%
10.4%
+125.5%
Avg. Travel Time
39.5 min
34.5 min
+14.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,191 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Colusa's highway truck share of 23.4% is higher than 96% of counties in California.
Approximately 19% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Colusa County, California. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 21.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 23.4% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 71% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 39.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Colusa roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $79,838 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
