This page delivers traffic analytics for Monterey County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Monterey County, California among 1,111 road miles divided in 16,450 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 357 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.
8,333
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.3 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.
21.0%
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.
$105,212
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,333 vehicles per day in Monterey County, California that results in 10,643,654 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.9 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: Monterey sees 35% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (8,333 vehicles per day against 12,766), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Monterey accounts for about 1.1% of California's statewide total, at 10,643,654 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.9 billion per year). At 32.3 minutes, the average travel time is 6% lower than the state level. At 24% lower than the state level, the 21.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 61% of counties in California see less traffic than Monterey's 8,333 vehicles per day. 23% of counties in California have a shorter average travel time than Monterey's 32.3 minutes.
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.
24,935
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.2 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.
57.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$104,918
A significant volume of traffic in Monterey County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 24,935 vehicles per day, 239% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,350 vehicles per day. That average covers 296 highway road miles divided in 920 segments (average segment length 1,697 ft), together carrying 6,455,232 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.4 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Monterey outranks 71% of counties in California. Trucks constitute 12.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.9%, highway truck share is 24% higher than the state average, marking Monterey as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Monterey's highway truck share (12.9%) is higher than 53% of counties in California. By raw truck volume, Monterey carries more highway trucks than 47% of counties in California.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,350
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.9 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.
18.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$105,489
The non-highway road network in Monterey County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,350 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 24,935 vehicles per day. That average covers 815 non-highway road miles divided in 15,530 segments (average segment length 277 ft), together carrying 4,188,423 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 60% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 18.8% is 29% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Monterey's overall average travel time exceeds 23% of counties in California. 68% of counties in California see lower average driver income among trip origins than Monterey. The driver population here skews older than 46% of counties in California.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Monterey County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Monterey
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,333
12,766
-34.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.9%
7.8%
+26.9%
Truck % (Highway)
12.9%
10.4%
+24.3%
Avg. Travel Time
32.3 min
34.5 min
-6.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,333 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Monterey's average travel time of 32.3 minutes is longer than 23% of counties in California.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 7% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Monterey County, California. 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 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily 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)
