This page delivers traffic analytics for Larimer County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Larimer County, Colorado among 914 road miles divided in 18,722 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 258 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.
7,445
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 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.
21.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$100,951
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,445 vehicles per day in Larimer County, Colorado that results in 6,932,012 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: At 7,445 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Larimer carries 10% more traffic than the state average of 6,752 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Larimer accounts for about 5.5% of Colorado's statewide total, at 6,932,012 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 billion per year). Journey times run 4% lower than the state level, at 31.8 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 21.3% is 35% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 90% of counties in Colorado see less traffic than Larimer's 7,445 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 31.8 minutes is longer than 33% of counties in Colorado.
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.
15,501
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
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.
29.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$99,609
A significant volume of traffic in Larimer County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 15,501 vehicles per day, 158% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,008 vehicles per day. That average covers 227 highway road miles divided in 2,834 segments (average segment length 423 ft), together carrying 3,377,653 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year). That is more highway travel volume than 87% of counties in Colorado. Trucks constitute 10.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.7%, highway truck share is 5% lower than the state average, marking Larimer as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Larimer's highway truck share (10.7%) is higher than 43% of counties in Colorado. By raw truck volume, Larimer carries more highway trucks than 75% of counties in Colorado.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,008
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
19.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$101,871
The non-highway road network in Larimer County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,008 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 15,501 vehicles per day. That average covers 687 non-highway road miles divided in 15,888 segments (average segment length 228 ft), together carrying 3,554,359 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 59% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (19.9%) runs 32% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Larimer's overall average travel time exceeds 33% of counties in Colorado. Larimer's average driver income exceeds 79% of counties in Colorado. The driver population here skews older than 6% of counties in Colorado.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 88% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 1% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +22% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -25% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Larimer County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +22% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Larimer
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,445
6,752
+10.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.5%
8.4%
-11.3%
Truck % (Highway)
10.7%
11.2%
-5.2%
Avg. Travel Time
31.8 min
33.2 min
-4.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,445 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Larimer's average travel time of 31.8 minutes is longer than 33% of counties in Colorado.
Drivers on Larimer roads have a median age of 42 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $100,951 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 11% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Larimer County, Colorado. 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 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 88% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 22% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,617 vehicles per day - a 25% 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)
