This page delivers traffic analytics for Dolores County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Dolores County, Colorado among 42 road miles divided in 186 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 1,195 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.
3,059
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.4 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.
10.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,025
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,059 vehicles per day in Dolores County, Colorado that results in 110,041 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈40.2 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 42.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: Dolores sees 55% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,059 vehicles per day against 6,752), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Dolores accounts for about 0.1% of Colorado's statewide total, at 110,041 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈40.2 million per year). The average trip takes 42.4 minutes, 28% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 10.7% is 32% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Dolores's 3,059 vehicles per day outpaces 49% of counties in Colorado. 81% of counties in Colorado have a shorter average travel time than Dolores's 42.4 minutes.
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.
5,093
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.2 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.
10.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,759
A significant volume of traffic in Dolores County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,093 vehicles per day, 505% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 842 vehicles per day. That average covers 20 highway road miles divided in 97 segments (average segment length 1,073 ft), together carrying 98,153 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈35.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.8%, highway truck share is 14% higher than the state average, marking Dolores as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Dolores's highway truck share (12.8%) is higher than 62% of counties in Colorado. Dolores's highway truck count is higher than 40% of counties in Colorado, at roughly 654 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
842
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
58.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,166
The non-highway road network in Dolores County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 842 vehicles per day, 83% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,093 vehicles per day. That average covers 22 non-highway road miles divided in 89 segments (average segment length 1,327 ft), together carrying 11,888 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 22% fewer trucks by share. 81% of counties in Colorado see shorter overall travel times than Dolores. 48% of counties in Colorado see lower average driver income among trip origins than Dolores. 92% of counties in Colorado have a younger driver population than Dolores.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Dolores County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Dolores
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,059
6,752
-54.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.6%
8.4%
+49.4%
Truck % (Highway)
12.8%
11.2%
+14.2%
Avg. Travel Time
42.4 min
33.2 min
+27.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,059 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Dolores skews older than 92% of counties in Colorado.
Drivers on Dolores roads have a median age of 56 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $72,025 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Dolores 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 42.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 12.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.8% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 68% 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)
