This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, Washington. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, Washington among 350 road miles divided in 1,874 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 987 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.
1,381
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.6 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.
7.2%
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.
$72,878
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,381 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, Washington that results in 715,271 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈261 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 47.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Washington state averages: Lincoln sees 81% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,381 vehicles per day against 7,322), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 715,271 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈261 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Washington's statewide total. At 47.6 minutes, the average travel time is 43% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 7.2% is 64% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lincoln carries more traffic than 5% of counties in Washington. On travel time, Lincoln runs longer than 97% of counties in Washington.
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.
9,390
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
63.9 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.
24.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,643
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, Washington utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,390 vehicles per day, 654% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,246 vehicles per day. That average covers 37 highway road miles divided in 31 segments (average segment length 6,227 ft), together carrying 380,092 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈139 million per year). Trucks constitute 19.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 19.0%, highway truck share is 100% higher than the state average, marking Lincoln as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Lincoln's highway truck share (19.0%) is higher than 97% of counties in Washington. 75% of counties in Washington see fewer highway trucks per day than Lincoln's roughly 1,786.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,246
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.3 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.
6.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,062
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, Washington supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,246 vehicles per day, 87% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,390 vehicles per day. That average covers 314 non-highway road miles divided in 1,843 segments (average segment length 899 ft), together carrying 335,179 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈122 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 52% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (6.9%) runs 65% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Lincoln's overall average travel time exceeds 97% of counties in Washington. Trip origins here have higher average income than 37% of counties in Washington. Lincoln's median driver age is higher than 37% of counties in Washington.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 1:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 70% 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 +22% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -28% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, Washington, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +22% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
Washington
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,381
7,322
-81.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.4%
7.1%
+101.8%
Truck % (Highway)
19.0%
9.5%
+100.0%
Avg. Travel Time
47.6 min
33.2 min
+43.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,381 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lincoln carries more traffic than 5% of counties in Washington, averaging 1,381 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Lincoln roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $72,878 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 22% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 992 vehicles per day - a 28% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 14.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.0% on highways.
Approximately 87% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lincoln County, Washington. 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 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 70% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 47.6 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)
