This page delivers traffic analytics for Morgan County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Morgan County, Colorado among 407 road miles divided in 2,802 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 766 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.
2,644
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
8.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,914
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,644 vehicles per day in Morgan County, Colorado that results in 1,106,774 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈404 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: At 2,644 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Morgan carries 61% less traffic than the state average of 6,752 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,106,774 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈404 million per year), roughly 0.9% of Colorado's statewide total. Journey times run 1% higher than the state level, at 33.6 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 8.2% is 48% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Morgan's 2,644 vehicles per day outpaces 37% of counties in Colorado. Its average travel time of 33.6 minutes is longer than 46% 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.
7,191
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
54.3 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.
16.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,580
A significant volume of traffic in Morgan County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,191 vehicles per day, 210% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,316 vehicles per day. That average covers 89 highway road miles divided in 188 segments (average segment length 2,508 ft), together carrying 688,652 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈251 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 66% of counties in Colorado. Trucks constitute 22.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 22.3%, highway truck share is 98% higher than the state average, marking Morgan as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Morgan's highway truck share (22.3%) is higher than 85% of counties in Colorado. By raw truck volume, Morgan carries more highway trucks than 81% 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.
2,316
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
7.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,754
The non-highway road network in Morgan County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,316 vehicles per day, 68% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,191 vehicles per day. That average covers 317 non-highway road miles divided in 2,614 segments (average segment length 641 ft), together carrying 418,122 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈153 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 67% fewer trucks by share. At 49% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.6% signals easier movement on local roads. Morgan's overall average travel time exceeds 46% of counties in Colorado. Trip origins here have higher average income than 60% of counties in Colorado. 37% of counties in Colorado have a younger driver population than Morgan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 64% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +11% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -25% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Morgan County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +11% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Morgan
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,644
6,752
-60.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.6%
8.4%
+98.0%
Truck % (Highway)
22.3%
11.2%
+98.3%
Avg. Travel Time
33.6 min
33.2 min
+1.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,644 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Morgan carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 81% of counties in Colorado, at roughly 1,604 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 64% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 16.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.3% on highways.
Approximately 24% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Morgan 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.6 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)
