This page delivers traffic analytics for Idaho. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Idaho among 9,966 road miles divided in 130,698 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 403 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.
5,734
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.8 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.
16.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,692
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,734 vehicles per day in Idaho that results in 45,169,444 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈16.5 billion 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 33.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: At 5,734 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Idaho carries 18% less traffic than the national average of 6,986 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 45,169,444 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈16.5 billion per year), roughly 0.6% of the national total. Journey times run 2% higher than the national level, at 33.8 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 16.0% is 15% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the national level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Idaho's 5,734 vehicles per day outpaces 44% of states nationwide. Its average travel time of 33.8 minutes is longer than 68% of states nationwide.
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.
7,992
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.2 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.
29.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,771
A significant volume of traffic in Idaho utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,992 vehicles per day, 45% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,519 vehicles per day. That average covers 2,638 highway road miles divided in 11,357 segments (average segment length 1,227 ft), together carrying 21,709,262 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.9 billion per year). Trucks constitute 14.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 8% higher than the national average, at 14.1% - positioning Idaho as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 60% of states nationwide see a lower highway truck share than Idaho's 14.1%. 20% of states nationwide see fewer highway trucks per day than Idaho's roughly 1,125.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,519
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.5 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.
16.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,773
The non-highway road network in Idaho supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,519 vehicles per day, 31% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,992 vehicles per day. That average covers 7,327 non-highway road miles divided in 119,341 segments (average segment length 324 ft), together carrying 23,460,185 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈8.6 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 61% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 16.4% is 10% lower than the national level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the national average. 68% of states nationwide see shorter overall travel times than Idaho. Trip origins here have higher average income than 22% of states nationwide. The driver population here skews older than 18% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 80% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Idaho, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Idaho
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,734
6,986
-17.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.7%
9.3%
+3.3%
Truck % (Highway)
14.1%
13.1%
+7.7%
Avg. Travel Time
33.8 min
33.3 min
+1.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,734 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Idaho skews older than 18% of states nationwide.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 80% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Idaho roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $77,692 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 12% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,818 vehicles per day - a 16% 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)
