This page delivers traffic analytics for Klickitat County, Washington. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Klickitat County, Washington among 344 road miles divided in 2,157 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 842 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.
2,359
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
8.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,728
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,359 vehicles per day in Klickitat County, Washington that results in 723,936 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈264 million 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 31.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Washington state averages: At 2,359 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Klickitat carries 68% less traffic than the state average of 7,322 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Klickitat accounts for about 0.5% of Washington's statewide total, at 723,936 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈264 million per year). At 31.4 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 58% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 26% of counties in Washington see less traffic than Klickitat's 2,359 vehicles per day. On travel time, Klickitat runs longer than 13% of counties in Washington.
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.
4,509
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
51.1 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.
9.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,536
A significant volume of traffic in Klickitat County, Washington utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,509 vehicles per day, 102% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,228 vehicles per day. That average covers 48 highway road miles divided in 124 segments (average segment length 2,023 ft), together carrying 291,831 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈107 million per year). Trucks constitute 17.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (17.4%) is 83% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Klickitat serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 91% of counties in Washington see a lower highway truck share than Klickitat's 17.4%. Klickitat's highway truck count is higher than 44% of counties in Washington, at roughly 784 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,228
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.2 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.
8.4%
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.
$72,054
The non-highway road network in Klickitat County, Washington supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,228 vehicles per day, 51% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,509 vehicles per day. That average covers 297 non-highway road miles divided in 2,033 segments (average segment length 770 ft), together carrying 432,105 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈158 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 51% lower than the highway network. At 57% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.4% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 13% of counties in Washington. Klickitat's average driver income exceeds 29% of counties in Washington. Klickitat's median driver age is higher than 78% of counties in Washington.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 2% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +21% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -28% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Klickitat County, Washington, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +21% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Klickitat
Washington
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,359
7,322
-67.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.1%
7.1%
+70.1%
Truck % (Highway)
17.4%
9.5%
+82.9%
Avg. Travel Time
31.4 min
33.2 min
-5.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,359 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Klickitat's average travel time of 31.4 minutes is longer than 13% of counties in Washington.
Trucks account for approximately 12.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 17.4% on highways.
Approximately 8% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Klickitat County, Washington.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 21% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,697 vehicles per day - a 28% decrease from the annual average.
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)
