This page delivers traffic analytics for Inyo County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Inyo County, California among 408 road miles divided in 1,654 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 1,302 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.
5,471
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.1 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.
12.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,155
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,471 vehicles per day in Inyo County, California that results in 1,029,253 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈376 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 37.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: Inyo sees 57% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,471 vehicles per day against 12,766), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,029,253 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈376 million per year), roughly 0.1% of California's statewide total. The average trip takes 37.1 minutes, 8% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 12.8% is 53% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 37% of counties in California see less traffic than Inyo's 5,471 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 37.1 minutes is longer than 79% of counties in California.
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.
7,579
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.7 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.
14.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,473
A significant volume of traffic in Inyo County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,579 vehicles per day, 271% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,045 vehicles per day. That average covers 235 highway road miles divided in 1,024 segments (average segment length 1,213 ft), together carrying 902,370 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈329 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.7%) is 13% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Inyo serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Inyo's highway truck share (11.7%) is higher than 49% of counties in California. Inyo's highway truck count is higher than 4% of counties in California, at roughly 887 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,045
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.5 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.
9.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,944
The non-highway road network in Inyo County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,045 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,579 vehicles per day. That average covers 173 non-highway road miles divided in 630 segments (average segment length 1,447 ft), together carrying 126,883 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈46.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 10% lower than on highways. At 63% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 9.8% signals easier movement on local roads. Inyo's overall average travel time exceeds 79% of counties in California. 32% of counties in California see lower average driver income among trip origins than Inyo. The driver population here skews older than 84% of counties in California.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 3% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +15% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Inyo County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +15% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Inyo
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,471
12,766
-57.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.6%
7.8%
+48.6%
Truck % (Highway)
11.7%
10.4%
+12.7%
Avg. Travel Time
37.1 min
34.5 min
+7.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,471 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Inyo carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 4% of counties in California, at roughly 887 per day.
Approximately 9% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Inyo County, California. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 11.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.7% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 15% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 4,797 vehicles per day - a 12% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Inyo roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $79,155 - 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)
