This page delivers traffic analytics for Hood River County, Oregon. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hood River County, Oregon among 225 road miles divided in 3,075 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 386 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.
3,264
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.6 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.
12.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,160
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,264 vehicles per day in Hood River County, Oregon that results in 1,051,297 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈384 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 28.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oregon state averages: Hood River's average daily traffic volume is 45% lower than the state average - 3,264 vehicles per day against 5,908 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,051,297 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈384 million per year), roughly 1.2% of Oregon's statewide total. Journey times run 17% lower than the state level, at 28.6 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 12.7% is 24% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 43% of counties in Oregon see less traffic than Hood River's 3,264 vehicles per day. At 28.6 minutes, Hood River also has the lowest average travel time in Oregon.
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.
12,358
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
61.1 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.
28.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,116
A significant volume of traffic in Hood River County, Oregon utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 12,358 vehicles per day, 314% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,987 vehicles per day. That average covers 55 highway road miles divided in 91 segments (average segment length 3,207 ft), together carrying 719,681 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈263 million per year). Trucks constitute 18.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 53% higher than the state average, at 18.4% - positioning Hood River as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 78% of counties in Oregon see a lower highway truck share than Hood River's 18.4%. By raw truck volume, Hood River carries more highway trucks than 94% of counties in Oregon.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,987
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.
27.6 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.
12.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,218
The non-highway road network in Hood River County, Oregon supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,987 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 12,358 vehicles per day. That average covers 170 non-highway road miles divided in 2,984 segments (average segment length 300 ft), together carrying 331,616 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈121 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 66% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (12.2%) runs 24% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. At 28.6 minutes, Hood River's average travel time is the lowest in Oregon. 83% of counties in Oregon see lower average driver income among trip origins than Hood River. Hood River's median driver age is higher than 40% of counties in Oregon.
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 97% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 35% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +22% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
November is the quietest month, with volumes -29% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Hood River County, Oregon, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +22% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hood River
Oregon
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,264
5,908
-44.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.6%
9.2%
+58.2%
Truck % (Highway)
18.4%
12.0%
+53.5%
Avg. Travel Time
28.6 min
34.3 min
-16.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,264 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at 28.6 minutes, Hood River has the lowest average travel time of any county in Oregon.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Hood River roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $85,160 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 56% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hood River County, Oregon. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 14.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.4% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 97% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 22% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in November, averaging 2,310 vehicles per day - a 29% decrease from the annual 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)
