This page delivers traffic analytics for Iron County, Utah. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Iron County, Utah among 516 road miles divided in 2,548 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 1,069 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.
8,140
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,206
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,140 vehicles per day in Iron County, Utah that results in 3,157,656 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 42.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Utah state averages: At 8,140 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Iron carries 20% less traffic than the state average of 10,198 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 3,157,656 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year), about 3.6% of Utah's statewide total. Journey times run 31% higher than the state level, at 42.2 minutes on average. By volume, Iron's 8,140 vehicles per day outpaces 75% of counties in Utah. Its average travel time of 42.2 minutes is longer than 96% of counties in Utah.
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.
12,631
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,480
A significant volume of traffic in Iron County, Utah utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 12,631 vehicles per day, 60% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,876 vehicles per day. That average covers 156 highway road miles divided in 141 segments (average segment length 5,841 ft), together carrying 2,105,114 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈768 million per year). By highway travel volume, Iron outranks 71% of counties in Utah. Trucks constitute 16.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 16.8%, highway truck share is 36% higher than the state average, marking Iron as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 54% of counties in Utah. Iron's highway truck count is higher than 75% of counties in Utah, at roughly 2,118 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,876
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,761
The non-highway road network in Iron County, Utah supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,876 vehicles per day, 38% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 12,631 vehicles per day. That average covers 360 non-highway road miles divided in 2,407 segments (average segment length 789 ft), together carrying 1,052,542 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈384 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 64% lower than the highway network. Iron's overall average travel time exceeds 96% of counties in Utah. Iron's average driver income exceeds 21% of counties in Utah. Iron's median driver age is higher than 25% of counties in Utah.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 70% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 14% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +32% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -43% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Iron County, Utah, 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
Iron
Utah
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,140
10,198
-20.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.2%
8.9%
+47.6%
Truck % (Highway)
16.8%
12.3%
+35.9%
Avg. Travel Time
42.2 min
32.2 min
+31.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,140 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Iron have higher average income than 21% of counties in Utah.
The average travel time for drivers is 42.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Iron roads have a median age of 41 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,206 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 13.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 16.8% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 32% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,646 vehicles per day - a 43% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 32% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Iron County, Utah. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
