This page delivers traffic analytics for Kings County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kings County, California among 697 road miles divided in 8,096 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 454 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.
5,883
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.7 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.
17.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,520
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,883 vehicles per day in Kings County, California that results in 4,712,577 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: Kings sees 54% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,883 vehicles per day against 12,766), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Kings accounts for about 0.5% of California's statewide total, at 4,712,577 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year). At 31.7 minutes, the average travel time is 8% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 17.1% is 38% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 42% of counties in California see less traffic than Kings's 5,883 vehicles per day. 13% of counties in California have a shorter average travel time than Kings's 31.7 minutes.
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.
11,568
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.8 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.
32.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,424
A significant volume of traffic in Kings County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,568 vehicles per day, 107% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,578 vehicles per day. That average covers 174 highway road miles divided in 412 segments (average segment length 2,234 ft), together carrying 2,763,564 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year). Trucks constitute 18.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 75% higher than the state average, at 18.1% - positioning Kings as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 82% of counties in California. Kings's highway truck count is higher than 53% of counties in California, at roughly 2,098 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,578
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
16.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,588
The non-highway road network in Kings County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,578 vehicles per day, 52% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,568 vehicles per day. That average covers 522 non-highway road miles divided in 7,684 segments (average segment length 359 ft), together carrying 1,949,012 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈711 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 57% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 16.3% is 39% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 13% of counties in California. 30% of counties in California see lower average driver income among trip origins than Kings. Kings has the lowest median driver age in California - 40 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–9:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% 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 +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Kings County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Kings
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,883
12,766
-53.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.9%
7.8%
+78.5%
Truck % (Highway)
18.1%
10.4%
+74.8%
Avg. Travel Time
31.7 min
34.5 min
-8.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,883 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 40 years, Kings has the lowest driver age of any county in California.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Kings 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 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM in the evening - about 67% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 13.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.1% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 5% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,961 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Kings roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $78,520 - 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)
