
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Jefferson County, Washington
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day3,134 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 8.1% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 38.8 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 11.7% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 61.0 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $69,863 |
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A typical monitored road in Jefferson County, Washington sees 3,134 vehicles per day, while its 285 miles of monitored roads together handle 866,500 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈316 million per year). Trucks are 8.1% of traffic, close to the 7.1% across Washington.
Longer trips than 84% of counties in Washington
Jefferson sees 57% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,134 vehicles per day against 7,322), suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.6% of Washington's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 66% of counties in Washington see more traffic than Jefferson's 3,134 vehicles per day.
The average trip takes 38.8 minutes, 17% higher than the state level. On travel time, Jefferson runs longer than 84% of counties in Washington.
The congestion ratio of 11.7% is 41% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Jefferson County, Washington
| Traffic | vehicles per day5,383 |
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| Trucks | 9.6% |
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| Average travel time | 53.7 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 12.7% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 60.4 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $68,907 |
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A little more than half of the driving in Jefferson County, Washington happens on highways: 55% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 5,383 vehicles per day, 104% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,638 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 35% of the monitored road miles (100 miles, 684 segments), so they carry more than their share: 478,152 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈175 million per year).
Fewer highway trucks than 81% of counties in Washington
Highway truck concentration here (9.6%) closely tracks the state average for similar road classifications. The highway traffic mix is typical for Washington: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
By truck concentration, highways here trail 59% of counties in Washington. By raw truck volume, Jefferson carries fewer highway trucks than 81% of counties in Washington.

Non-highway Traffic in Jefferson County, Washington
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,638 |
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| Trucks | 6.4% |
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| Average travel time | 35.5 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 11.5% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 61.4 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $70,424 |
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A significant share of driving in Jefferson County, Washington, 45% of vehicle-miles, happens on local roads. On the average non-highway road, that comes to 2,638 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 65% of the monitored road miles (185 miles in 3,100 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 388,348 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈142 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 6.4%.
The oldest drivers of any county in Washington
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 34% lower than on highways.
The non-highway congestion ratio of 11.5% is 41% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average.
Jefferson's average driver income is lower than 74% of counties in Washington. At 61 years, Jefferson's median driver age is the highest in Washington.