This page delivers traffic analytics for Garfield County, Utah. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Garfield County, Utah among 208 road miles divided in 1,003 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 1,097 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.
3,278
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,830
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,278 vehicles per day in Garfield County, Utah that results in 410,825 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈150 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Utah state averages: At 3,278 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Garfield carries 68% less traffic than the state average of 10,198 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Garfield accounts for about 0.5% of Utah's statewide total, at 410,825 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈150 million per year). At 30.6 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the state level. Garfield carries more traffic than 39% of counties in Utah. 14% of counties in Utah have a shorter average travel time than Garfield's 30.6 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.
6,836
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,382
A significant volume of traffic in Garfield County, Utah utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,836 vehicles per day, 258% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,908 vehicles per day. That average covers 41 highway road miles divided in 279 segments (average segment length 780 ft), together carrying 236,183 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈86.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (9.6%) is 22% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Garfield serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 29% of counties in Utah. 4% of counties in Utah see fewer highway trucks per day than Garfield's roughly 657.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,908
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
25.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,610
The non-highway road network in Garfield County, Utah supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,908 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,836 vehicles per day. That average covers 167 non-highway road miles divided in 724 segments (average segment length 1,220 ft), together carrying 174,642 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈63.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 5% fewer trucks by share. Garfield's overall average travel time exceeds 14% of counties in Utah. Trip origins here have higher average income than 11% of counties in Utah. 68% of counties in Utah have a younger driver population than Garfield.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Garfield County, Utah, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Garfield
Utah
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,278
10,198
-67.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.4%
8.9%
+5.4%
Truck % (Highway)
9.6%
12.3%
-22.1%
Avg. Travel Time
30.6 min
32.2 min
-4.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,278 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Garfield's average travel time of 30.6 minutes is longer than 14% of counties in Utah.
Weekday peaks occur between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 107% above the daily average.
Approximately 11% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Garfield County, Utah. 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 30.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
