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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day3,204 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 8.1% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 34.0 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 13.1% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 43.6 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $93,567 |
The average monitored road in Lake County, Colorado carries 3,204 vehicles per day. Across its 68 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 195,070 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈71.2 million per year). About 1 in 12 vehicles is a truck, in line with Colorado (8.4%).
Lake's average daily traffic volume is 53% lower than the state average - 3,204 vehicles per day against 6,752 - suggesting less traffic load per road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. Network-wide, Lake accounts for about 0.2% of Colorado's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 51% of counties in Colorado see less traffic than Lake's 3,204 vehicles per day.
At 34.0 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. 51% of counties in Colorado have a longer average travel time than Lake's 34.0 minutes.
At 17% lower than the state level, the 13.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - relevant for traffic control and delivery planning.
| Traffic | vehicles per day5,463 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8.4% |
| Average travel time | 39.0 min |
| Congestion ratio | 22.4% |
| Drivers’ average age | 44.0 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $92,913 |
Most travel in Lake County, Colorado happens on highways, 77% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 5,463 vehicles per day, 290% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,400 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 46% of the monitored road miles (31 miles, 234 segments), so they carry more than their share: 150,807 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.0 million per year).
Highway truck concentration here runs 25% lower than the state average, at 8.4%. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.
81% of counties in Colorado see a higher highway truck share than Lake's 8.4%. By raw truck volume, Lake carries fewer highway trucks than 87% of counties in Colorado.
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,400 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 7.0% |
| Average travel time | 30.0 min |
| Congestion ratio | 5.7% |
| Drivers’ average age | 41.5 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $95,561 |
Local roads carry a smaller share of travel in Lake County, Colorado, 23% of vehicle-miles; most driving happens on highways. A typical local road sees 1,400 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 54% of the monitored road miles (36 miles in 293 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 44,263 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈16.2 million per year). About 1 in 14 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (7.0%).
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 17% fewer trucks by share.
The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.7% is 62% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average.
73% of counties in Colorado see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lake. Lake's median driver age is lower than 83% of counties in Colorado.
The average daily traffic per road sets Lake County apart: 53% below the Colorado average. Its highway truck share is also 25% below.
| Metric | Lake County | Colorado average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 3,204 | 6,752 | -52.5% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 8.1% | 8.4% | -3.5% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 8.4% | 11.2% | -25.0% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 34.0 min | 33.2 min | +2.5% |
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Lake County moves 21.5% of the total daily travel and carries 33.1% less traffic on a typical road; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | 3,204 | 8.1% | 195,070 | 34.0 min | 13.1% |
| Park County, Colorado | 2,904 | 11.7% | 809,448 | 42.3 min | 9.4% |
| Pitkin County, Colorado | 6,615 | 7.6% | 493,185 | 22.5 min | 17.8% |
| Chaffee County, Colorado | 4,522 | 7.9% | 611,609 | 26.3 min | 10.8% |
| Summit County, Colorado | 5,112 | 11.8% | 1,708,847 | 27.7 min | 18.1% |
| Colorado average | 6,752 | 8.4% | N/A | 33.2 min | 15.7% |
Highway truck volume places Lake County #47 of 54 in Colorado - the bottom quarter of the state.
| Measure | Lake County | Colorado rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 3,204 | #32 of 64 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 150,807 | #45 of 54 |
| Truck share on highways | 8.4% | #44 of 54 |
| Highway trucks per day | 461 | #47 of 54 |
| Average travel time | 34.0 min | #33 of 64 |
| Average driver income | $93,567 | #18 of 64 |
| Average driver age | 43.6 yrs | #53 of 64 |
On their busiest stretches, the three busiest roads in Lake County carry 9,119 vehicles a day on average, 2.8 times the typical road in the county (3,204).
Poplar Street leads with 12,749 vehicles a day, 856 of them trucks (6.7%). It tops the truck ranking too, with the most trucks.
Harrison Avenue carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 44.2 minutes against 34.0 county-wide.
Delays build on Poplar Street: its congestion ratio of 26% over free-flow time is well above the county's 13%.
Travel on Harrison Avenue's busiest stretch runs 29% over free-flow time, against 13% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
Silver Drive peaks at 5,927 vehicles a day, 85% more than the county average; trucks are 6.2% of it, below the county-wide 8.1%.
US 24 carries 85% more than the county average at its busiest, 478 of them trucks (8.1%, in line with the county-wide 8.1%).
Front Street carries 81% more than the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 32.3 minutes.
The average monitored road in Lake carries 3,204 vehicles per day, 53% less than the Colorado average of 6,752.
Lake's highway truck share of 8.4% is lower than 81% of counties in Colorado.
Approximately 7% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lake County, Colorado. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
Trucks make up about 8.1% of all traffic in Lake County, Colorado, with about the same share on highways (8.4%).
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 11:00 AM–12:00 PM and a long afternoon plateau from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM - about 88% above the daily average.
The average trip in Lake takes 34.0 minutes, about the same as the Colorado average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Drivers on Lake roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $93,567, 11% below the Colorado average.
Poplar Street carries the most, 12,749 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Harrison Avenue (8,682), Silver Drive (5,927), US 24 (5,924), Front Street (5,811). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
Poplar Street, with about 856 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 6.7% of its 12,749 vehicles.
About 12,749 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 856 trucks (6.7%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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