This page delivers traffic analytics for Denver County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Denver County, Colorado among 950 road miles divided in 36,273 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 138 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.
9,512
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.3%
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.
19.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$106,571
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,512 vehicles per day in Denver County, Colorado that results in 13,746,468 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.0 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: Denver sees 41% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (9,512 vehicles per day against 6,752), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Denver accounts for about 11% of Colorado's statewide total, at 13,746,468 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.0 billion per year). Journey times run 4% higher than the state level, at 34.5 minutes on average. At 25% higher than the state level, the 19.7% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. In fact, Denver has the highest average traffic volume of any county in Colorado, at 9,512 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 34.5 minutes is longer than 52% of counties in Colorado.
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.
50,203
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.5 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.
69.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$109,807
A significant volume of traffic in Denver County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 50,203 vehicles per day, 495% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,437 vehicles per day. That average covers 143 highway road miles divided in 933 segments (average segment length 807 ft), together carrying 7,379,730 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.7 billion per year). No county in Colorado moves more traffic on its highways. Trucks constitute 7.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 7.8%, highway truck share is 30% lower than the state average, marking Denver as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 6% of counties in Colorado. Denver also moves the highest raw count of highway trucks in Colorado, at roughly 4,046 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,437
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.4 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.
18.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$103,761
The non-highway road network in Denver County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,437 vehicles per day, 83% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 50,203 vehicles per day. That average covers 807 non-highway road miles divided in 35,340 segments (average segment length 121 ft), together carrying 6,366,738 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.3 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 41% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 18.4% is 22% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Denver's overall average travel time exceeds 52% of counties in Colorado. 84% of counties in Colorado see lower average driver income among trip origins than Denver. The driver population here skews older than 2% of counties in Colorado.
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 58% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 14% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Denver County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Denver
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,512
6,752
+40.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.3%
8.4%
-24.5%
Truck % (Highway)
7.8%
11.2%
-30.5%
Avg. Travel Time
34.5 min
33.2 min
+3.8%
How Denver County compares
Denver County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Denver County moves 2.6 times the total daily travel and carries 51.3% more traffic on a typical road; it has the busiest roads of the five. Bigger and busier at once: more road than the areas around it and heavier traffic on it, which makes it the centre of gravity for travel in this part of the map.
Denver County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Colorado average for scale.
Average daily traffic volume, highway travel volume and highway truck volume: on all 3, Denver County sits first in Colorado.
Where Denver County sits among Colorado's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Denver County
Colorado rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
9,512
#1 of 64
Highway vehicle-miles per day
7,379,730
#1 of 54
Truck share on highways
7.8%
#51 of 54
Highway trucks per day
3,926
#1 of 54
Average travel time
34.5 min
#31 of 64
Average driver income
$106,571
#11 of 64
Average driver age
40.5 yrs
#63 of 64
Denver County ranks #1 of 54 on highway travel volume but #51 of 54 on truck share on highways. It carries some of the heaviest highway traffic in Colorado, but very little of it is freight - this is commuter and local car volume, not through-trucking.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,512 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Denver carries the highest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Colorado, at roughly 4,046 trucks per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 8,674 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Denver roads have a median age of 41 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $106,571 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 6.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.8% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 58% above the daily average.
Approximately 61% of highway traffic and 15% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Denver County, Colorado. 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)
