This page delivers traffic analytics for Nevada County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Nevada County, California among 433 road miles divided in 7,386 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 309 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.
5,057
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.8%
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.
15.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,854
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,057 vehicles per day in Nevada County, California that results in 2,915,322 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 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: Nevada sees 60% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,057 vehicles per day against 12,766), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,915,322 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year), roughly 0.3% of California's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.3 minutes, 6% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 42% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 15.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 28% of counties in California see less traffic than Nevada's 5,057 vehicles per day. On travel time, Nevada runs longer than 25% of counties in California.
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.
11,104
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
52.0 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.
28.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,069
A significant volume of traffic in Nevada County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,104 vehicles per day, 141% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,602 vehicles per day. That average covers 126 highway road miles divided in 517 segments (average segment length 1,287 ft), together carrying 1,732,286 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈632 million per year). Trucks constitute 18.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 74% higher than the state average, at 18.0% - positioning Nevada as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Nevada's highway truck share (18.0%) is higher than 80% of counties in California. By raw truck volume, Nevada carries more highway trucks than 43% 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.
4,602
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.9 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.
14.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$94,233
The non-highway road network in Nevada County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,602 vehicles per day, 59% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,104 vehicles per day. That average covers 307 non-highway road miles divided in 6,869 segments (average segment length 236 ft), together carrying 1,183,036 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈432 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 72% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (14.8%) runs 44% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 25% of counties in California. 53% of counties in California see lower average driver income among trip origins than Nevada. The driver population here skews older than 86% of counties in California.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Nevada County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Nevada
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,057
12,766
-60.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.8%
7.8%
+64.4%
Truck % (Highway)
18.0%
10.4%
+73.5%
Avg. Travel Time
32.3 min
34.5 min
-6.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,057 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Nevada carries more traffic than 28% of counties in California, averaging 5,057 vehicles per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Nevada roads have a median age of 55 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $91,854 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 84% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 12.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.0% on highways.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Nevada 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.
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)
