This page delivers traffic analytics for Gunnison County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Gunnison County, Colorado among 194 road miles divided in 1,404 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 729 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.
5,008
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.7 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.
14.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,546
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,008 vehicles per day in Gunnison County, Colorado that results in 664,377 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈242 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 28.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: Gunnison sees 26% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,008 vehicles per day against 6,752), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Gunnison accounts for about 0.5% of Colorado's statewide total, at 664,377 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈242 million per year). Journey times run 14% lower than the state level, at 28.7 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 14.5% is 8% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Gunnison's 5,008 vehicles per day outpaces 71% of counties in Colorado. Its average travel time of 28.7 minutes is longer than 19% 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.
7,247
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.
36.6 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.
15.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,482
A significant volume of traffic in Gunnison County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,247 vehicles per day, 84% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,941 vehicles per day. That average covers 77 highway road miles divided in 453 segments (average segment length 903 ft), together carrying 390,256 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈142 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.4%, highway truck share is 16% lower than the state average, marking Gunnison as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 34% of counties in Colorado see a lower highway truck share than Gunnison's 9.4%. 23% of counties in Colorado see fewer highway trucks per day than Gunnison's roughly 683.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,941
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.
24.9 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.
14.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,323
The non-highway road network in Gunnison County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,941 vehicles per day, 46% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,247 vehicles per day. That average covers 116 non-highway road miles divided in 951 segments (average segment length 646 ft), together carrying 274,121 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈100 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 28% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 14.1% is 6% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Gunnison's overall average travel time exceeds 19% of counties in Colorado. Trip origins here have higher average income than 59% of counties in Colorado. Drivers here also skew toward the lowest median age in Colorado, at 40 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 76% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 5% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +32% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
April is the quietest month, with volumes -28% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Gunnison County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +32% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Gunnison
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,008
6,752
-25.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.4%
8.4%
-0.5%
Truck % (Highway)
9.4%
11.2%
-16.2%
Avg. Travel Time
28.7 min
33.2 min
-13.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,008 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 40 years, Gunnison has the lowest driver age of any county in Colorado.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Gunnison roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $78,546 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 1% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Gunnison 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 32% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in April, averaging 3,606 vehicles per day - a 28% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 76% 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)
