This page delivers traffic analytics for Lake County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lake County, California among 279 road miles divided in 3,459 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 426 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.
6,159
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.4 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.
19.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,231
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,159 vehicles per day in Lake County, California that results in 1,447,766 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈528 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 38.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: At 6,159 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lake carries 52% less traffic than the state average of 12,766 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lake accounts for about 0.2% of California's statewide total, at 1,447,766 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈528 million per year). Journey times run 11% higher than the state level, at 38.4 minutes on average. At 30% lower than the state level, the 19.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lake's 6,159 vehicles per day outpaces 44% of counties in California. On travel time, Lake runs longer than 88% of counties in California.
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.
9,468
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.
32.6 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.
25.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,158
A significant volume of traffic in Lake County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,468 vehicles per day, 67% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,659 vehicles per day. That average covers 74 highway road miles divided in 454 segments (average segment length 861 ft), together carrying 590,015 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈215 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (8.5%) is 18% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Lake serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 29% of counties in California see a lower highway truck share than Lake's 8.5%. Lake's highway truck count is higher than 12% of counties in California, at roughly 809 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,659
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.3 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.
18.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,641
The non-highway road network in Lake County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,659 vehicles per day, 40% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,468 vehicles per day. That average covers 205 non-highway road miles divided in 3,005 segments (average segment length 360 ft), together carrying 857,751 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈313 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 23% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 18.2% is 31% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 88% of counties in California. Lake's average driver income exceeds 11% of counties in California. 75% of counties in California have a younger driver population than Lake.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lake County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lake
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,159
12,766
-51.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.4%
7.8%
-4.8%
Truck % (Highway)
8.5%
10.4%
-17.7%
Avg. Travel Time
38.4 min
34.5 min
+11.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,159 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Lake skews older than 75% of counties in California.
Approximately 3% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lake 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.
Drivers on Lake roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,231 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 77% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 38.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
