This page delivers traffic analytics for Jefferson County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jefferson County, Colorado among 1,044 road miles divided in 27,363 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 201 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.
8,231
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.4 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.
17.1%
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.
$122,542
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,231 vehicles per day in Jefferson County, Colorado that results in 10,806,936 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.9 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 17 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: Jefferson sees 22% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (8,231 vehicles per day against 6,752), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 10,806,936 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.9 billion per year), roughly 8.5% of Colorado's statewide total. Journey times here (33.4 minutes on average) closely track the state level. At 9% higher than the state level, the 17.1% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 94% of counties in Colorado see less traffic than Jefferson's 8,231 vehicles per day. On travel time, Jefferson runs longer than 41% of counties in Colorado.
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.
25,753
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
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.
46.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$126,195
A significant volume of traffic in Jefferson County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 25,753 vehicles per day, 237% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,642 vehicles per day. That average covers 185 highway road miles divided in 889 segments (average segment length 1,096 ft), together carrying 4,780,437 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year). By highway travel volume, that ranks Jefferson in the top 5 counties in Colorado. Trucks constitute 7.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 31% lower than the state average, at 7.7% - positioning Jefferson as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 4% of counties in Colorado. 85% of counties in Colorado see fewer highway trucks per day than Jefferson's roughly 1,988.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,642
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
16.1%
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.
$120,810
The non-highway road network in Jefferson County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,642 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 25,753 vehicles per day. That average covers 859 non-highway road miles divided in 26,474 segments (average segment length 171 ft), together carrying 6,026,499 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.2 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 42% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 16.1% is 7% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. 41% of counties in Colorado see shorter overall travel times than Jefferson. Trip origins here have higher average income than 94% of counties in Colorado. Jefferson's median driver age is higher than 19% of counties in Colorado.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 93% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 12% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Jefferson County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Jefferson
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,231
6,752
+21.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.9%
8.4%
-29.6%
Truck % (Highway)
7.7%
11.2%
-31.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.4 min
33.2 min
+0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,231 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Jefferson have higher average income than 94% of counties in Colorado.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 93% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 36% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Jefferson County, Colorado. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Jefferson roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $122,542 - 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)
