This page delivers traffic analytics for Gila County, Arizona. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Gila County, Arizona among 423 road miles divided in 2,809 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 795 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.
7,331
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.7 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.
15.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
59.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,497
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,331 vehicles per day in Gila County, Arizona that results in 1,538,046 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈561 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arizona state averages: Gila's average daily traffic volume is 27% lower than the state average - 7,331 vehicles per day against 10,009 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,538,046 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈561 million per year), about 0.9% of Arizona's statewide total. Journey times run 12% higher than the state level, at 36.7 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 15.1% is 17% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Gila's 7,331 vehicles per day outpaces 86% of counties in Arizona. On travel time, Gila runs longer than 79% of counties in Arizona.
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.
12,130
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.
41.2 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.
22.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
58.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,807
A significant volume of traffic in Gila County, Arizona utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 12,130 vehicles per day, 352% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,684 vehicles per day. That average covers 249 highway road miles divided in 1,382 segments (average segment length 951 ft), together carrying 1,289,882 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈471 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.0%, highway truck share is 21% lower than the state average, marking Gila as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Gila's highway truck share (11.0%) is higher than 23% of counties in Arizona. By raw truck volume, Gila carries more highway trucks than 8% of counties in Arizona.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,684
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
8.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
62.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,710
The non-highway road network in Gila County, Arizona supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,684 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 12,130 vehicles per day. That average covers 174 non-highway road miles divided in 1,427 segments (average segment length 645 ft), together carrying 248,164 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈90.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 39% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (8.2%) runs 55% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 79% of counties in Arizona see shorter overall travel times than Gila. 14% of counties in Arizona see lower average driver income among trip origins than Gila. At 59 years, Gila's median driver age is the highest in Arizona.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 88% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 7% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +19% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Gila County, Arizona, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +19% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Gila
Arizona
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,331
10,009
-26.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.3%
9.6%
+6.9%
Truck % (Highway)
11.0%
13.9%
-21.4%
Avg. Travel Time
36.7 min
32.9 min
+11.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,331 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 59 years, Gila has the highest driver age of any county in Arizona.
Trucks account for approximately 10.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.0% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 5% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Gila County, Arizona. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Traffic volumes are typically 19% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 5,942 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Gila roads have a median age of 59 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,497 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
