This page delivers traffic analytics for Idaho County, Idaho. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Idaho County, Idaho among 207 road miles divided in 1,979 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 551 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.
1,857
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,015
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,857 vehicles per day in Idaho County, Idaho that results in 303,819 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈111 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Idaho state averages: At 1,857 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Idaho carries 68% less traffic than the state average of 5,734 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 303,819 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈111 million per year), roughly 0.7% of Idaho's statewide total. At 30.4 minutes, the average travel time is 10% lower than the state level. By volume, Idaho's 1,857 vehicles per day outpaces 12% of counties in Idaho. On travel time, Idaho runs longer than 28% of counties in Idaho.
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.
2,714
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,789
A significant volume of traffic in Idaho County, Idaho utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,714 vehicles per day, 221% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 846 vehicles per day. That average covers 115 highway road miles divided in 1,071 segments (average segment length 567 ft), together carrying 239,900 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈87.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 23% lower than the state average, at 10.9% - positioning Idaho as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Idaho's highway truck share (10.9%) is higher than 53% of counties in Idaho. By raw volume, Idaho carries the lowest number of highway trucks in Idaho - roughly 227 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
846
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,643
The non-highway road network in Idaho County, Idaho supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 846 vehicles per day, 69% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,714 vehicles per day. That average covers 91 non-highway road miles divided in 908 segments (average segment length 532 ft), together carrying 63,919 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈23.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 14% lower than on highways. 28% of counties in Idaho see shorter overall travel times than Idaho. Trip origins here have higher average income than 23% of counties in Idaho. 88% of counties in Idaho have a younger driver population than Idaho.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 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 2% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +36% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -38% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Idaho County, Idaho, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +36% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Idaho
Idaho
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,857
5,734
-67.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.6%
9.7%
+9.4%
Truck % (Highway)
10.9%
14.1%
-22.7%
Avg. Travel Time
30.4 min
33.8 min
-10.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,857 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Idaho carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Idaho, at roughly 227 trucks per day.
Drivers on Idaho roads have a median age of 56 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,015 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 36% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 1,150 vehicles per day - a 38% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 8% of highway traffic and 17% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Idaho County, Idaho.
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)
