This page delivers traffic analytics for Laramie County, Wyoming. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Laramie County, Wyoming among 760 road miles divided in 8,631 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 465 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.
4,449
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.2 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.
9.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,016
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,449 vehicles per day in Laramie County, Wyoming that results in 2,367,564 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈864 million 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 35.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Wyoming state averages: Laramie sees 22% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,449 vehicles per day against 3,650), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 2,367,564 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈864 million per year), about 11% of Wyoming's statewide total. The average trip takes 35.2 minutes, 2% higher than the state level. At 16% lower than the state level, the 9.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Laramie's 4,449 vehicles per day outpaces 82% of counties in Wyoming. Its average travel time of 35.2 minutes is longer than 45% of counties in Wyoming.
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.
7,388
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.3 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.
13.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,760
A significant volume of traffic in Laramie County, Wyoming utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,388 vehicles per day, 78% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,142 vehicles per day. That average covers 267 highway road miles divided in 815 segments (average segment length 1,729 ft), together carrying 1,268,885 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈463 million per year). By highway travel volume, that ranks Laramie in the top 3 counties in Wyoming. Trucks constitute 23.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here (23.5%) closely tracks the state average for similar road classifications. 79% of counties in Wyoming see a lower highway truck share than Laramie's 23.5%. Laramie's highway truck count is higher than 79% of counties in Wyoming, at roughly 1,736 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,142
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.9 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.
9.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,662
The non-highway road network in Laramie County, Wyoming supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,142 vehicles per day, 44% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,388 vehicles per day. That average covers 493 non-highway road miles divided in 7,816 segments (average segment length 333 ft), together carrying 1,098,679 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈401 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 77% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (9.3%) runs 20% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 45% of counties in Wyoming. Trip origins here have higher average income than 86% of counties in Wyoming. The driver population here skews older than 32% of counties in Wyoming.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 75% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +13% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Laramie County, Wyoming, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +13% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Laramie
Wyoming
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,449
3,650
+21.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.1%
17.9%
-15.4%
Truck % (Highway)
23.5%
23.3%
+0.8%
Avg. Travel Time
35.2 min
34.5 min
+2.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,449 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Laramie carries more traffic than 82% of counties in Wyoming, averaging 4,449 vehicles per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Laramie roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $89,016 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 15.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 23.5% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 13% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,625 vehicles per day - a 19% 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)
