This page delivers traffic analytics for Garfield County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Garfield County, Colorado among 430 road miles divided in 3,166 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 717 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.
5,404
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.0 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.
15.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,773
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,404 vehicles per day in Garfield County, Colorado that results in 2,361,725 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈862 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 27.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: Garfield sees 20% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,404 vehicles per day against 6,752), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 2,361,725 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈862 million per year), about 1.9% of Colorado's statewide total. At 27.0 minutes, the average travel time is 19% lower than the state level. At 4% lower than the state level, the 15.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 83% of counties in Colorado see less traffic than Garfield's 5,404 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 27.0 minutes is longer than 11% 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.
13,951
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.0 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.
26.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$92,372
A significant volume of traffic in Garfield County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,951 vehicles per day, 303% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,459 vehicles per day. That average covers 167 highway road miles divided in 587 segments (average segment length 1,505 ft), together carrying 1,868,517 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈682 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 81% of counties in Colorado. Trucks constitute 13.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 21% higher than the state average, at 13.6% - positioning Garfield as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Garfield's highway truck share (13.6%) is higher than 66% of counties in Colorado. 74% of counties in Colorado see fewer highway trucks per day than Garfield's roughly 1,903.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,459
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
25.1 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.
12.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$90,645
The non-highway road network in Garfield County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,459 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,951 vehicles per day. That average covers 262 non-highway road miles divided in 2,579 segments (average segment length 537 ft), together carrying 493,208 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈180 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 54% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (12.7%) runs 16% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 11% of counties in Colorado see shorter overall travel times than Garfield. Trip origins here have higher average income than 71% of counties in Colorado. Garfield's median driver age is higher than 29% 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 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 88% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 11% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +16% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -21% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Garfield County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +16% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Garfield
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,404
6,752
-20.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.1%
8.4%
+44.0%
Truck % (Highway)
13.6%
11.2%
+21.2%
Avg. Travel Time
27.0 min
33.2 min
-18.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,404 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Garfield have higher average income than 71% of counties in Colorado.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Garfield 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.
Drivers on Garfield roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $91,773 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 12.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.6% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 88% 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)
