This page delivers traffic analytics for Fresno County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Fresno County, California among 2,706 road miles divided in 43,429 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 329 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.
8,854
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.8 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.
25.3%
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.
$88,175
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,854 vehicles per day in Fresno County, California that results in 26,109,740 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈9.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: Fresno sees 31% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (8,854 vehicles per day against 12,766), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Fresno accounts for about 2.8% of California's statewide total, at 26,109,740 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈9.5 billion per year). The average trip takes 32.8 minutes, 5% lower than the state level. At 8% lower than the state level, the 25.3% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 67% of counties in California see less traffic than Fresno's 8,854 vehicles per day. On travel time, Fresno runs longer than 33% 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.
33,880
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.6%
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.
59.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,125
A significant volume of traffic in Fresno County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 33,880 vehicles per day, 309% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,284 vehicles per day. That average covers 394 highway road miles divided in 968 segments (average segment length 2,148 ft), together carrying 11,232,199 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.1 billion per year). That is more highway travel volume than 78% of counties in California. Trucks constitute 16.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (16.6%) is 60% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Fresno serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Fresno's highway truck share (16.6%) is higher than 76% of counties in California. By raw truck volume, Fresno carries more highway trucks than 86% of counties in California.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,284
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 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.
24.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,963
The non-highway road network in Fresno County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,284 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 33,880 vehicles per day. That average covers 2,313 non-highway road miles divided in 42,461 segments (average segment length 288 ft), together carrying 14,877,541 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.4 billion per year). Trucks constitute 6.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 59% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 24.6% is 7% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 33% of counties in California. Fresno's average driver income exceeds 49% of counties in California. The driver population here skews older than 9% of counties in California.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–9:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 64% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 12% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -24% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Fresno County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Fresno
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,854
12,766
-30.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.0%
7.8%
+41.8%
Truck % (Highway)
16.6%
10.4%
+59.6%
Avg. Travel Time
32.8 min
34.5 min
-5.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,854 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Fresno's average travel time of 32.8 minutes is longer than 33% of counties in California.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 6,752 vehicles per day - a 24% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Fresno roads have a median age of 41 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $88,175 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 11.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 16.6% on highways.
Approximately 11% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Fresno 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM in the evening - about 64% 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)
