This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, Colorado among 296 road miles divided in 999 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 1,563 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.
1,947
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.0 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.
5.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,865
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,947 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, Colorado that results in 587,477 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈214 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 45.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: Lincoln's average daily traffic volume is 71% lower than the state average - 1,947 vehicles per day against 6,752 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 587,477 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈214 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Colorado's statewide total. At 45.0 minutes, the average travel time is 35% higher than the state level. At 64% lower than the state level, the 5.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 27% of counties in Colorado see less traffic than Lincoln's 1,947 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 45.0 minutes is longer than 89% 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.
4,613
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
27.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
57.7 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.
9.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,791
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,613 vehicles per day, 388% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 945 vehicles per day. That average covers 102 highway road miles divided in 273 segments (average segment length 1,979 ft), together carrying 458,108 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈167 million per year). 51% of counties in Colorado move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 27.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 141% higher than the state average, at 27.1% - positioning Lincoln as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Lincoln's highway truck share (27.1%) is higher than 94% of counties in Colorado. By raw truck volume, Lincoln carries more highway trucks than 66% 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.
945
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.2 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.
4.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,392
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 945 vehicles per day, 80% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,613 vehicles per day. That average covers 193 non-highway road miles divided in 726 segments (average segment length 1,407 ft), together carrying 129,369 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 54% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (4.2%) runs 72% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Lincoln's overall average travel time exceeds 89% of counties in Colorado. Lincoln's average driver income exceeds 19% of counties in Colorado. 24% of counties in Colorado have a younger driver population than Lincoln.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 60% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 4% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +19% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -23% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +19% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,947
6,752
-71.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
23.8%
8.4%
+183.7%
Truck % (Highway)
27.1%
11.2%
+140.7%
Avg. Travel Time
45.0 min
33.2 min
+35.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,947 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lincoln carries more traffic than 27% of counties in Colorado, averaging 1,947 vehicles per day.
Trucks account for approximately 23.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 27.1% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 19% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 1,506 vehicles per day - a 23% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Lincoln roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,865 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lincoln 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 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 60% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 45.0 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)
