This page delivers traffic analytics for Nevada. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Nevada among 10,715 road miles divided in 122,878 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 460 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.
7,914
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.8 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.
17.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,700
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,914 vehicles per day in Nevada that results in 63,246,043 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈23.1 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 33.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Nevada's average daily traffic volume is 13% higher than the national average - 7,914 vehicles per day against 6,986 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 63,246,043 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈23.1 billion per year), roughly 0.8% of the national total. At 33.8 minutes, the average travel time is 1% higher than the national level. The congestion ratio of 17.1% is 9% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the national level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Nevada's 7,914 vehicles per day outpaces 82% of states nationwide. Its average travel time of 33.8 minutes is longer than 66% of states nationwide.
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.
14,758
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.0 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.
33.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,079
A significant volume of traffic in Nevada utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,758 vehicles per day, 99% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,419 vehicles per day. That average covers 3,567 highway road miles divided in 8,293 segments (average segment length 2,271 ft), together carrying 33,445,585 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈12.2 billion per year). Trucks constitute 13.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.6%, highway truck share is 4% higher than the national average, marking Nevada as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Nevada's highway truck share (13.6%) is higher than 48% of states nationwide. By raw truck volume, Nevada carries more highway trucks than 28% of states nationwide.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,419
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
17.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,294
The non-highway road network in Nevada supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,419 vehicles per day, 50% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,758 vehicles per day. That average covers 7,148 non-highway road miles divided in 114,585 segments (average segment length 329 ft), together carrying 29,800,460 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈10.9 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 60% lower than the highway network. At 4% lower than the national level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 17.5% signals easier movement on local roads. Nevada's overall average travel time exceeds 66% of states nationwide. Trip origins here have higher average income than 56% of states nationwide. 24% of states nationwide have a younger driver population than Nevada.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 7% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Nevada, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Nevada
N/A
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,914
6,986
+13.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.7%
9.3%
+4.1%
Truck % (Highway)
13.6%
13.1%
+3.7%
Avg. Travel Time
33.8 min
33.3 min
+1.4%
How Nevada compares
Nevada against nearby states
Against the 4 nearest states, Nevada moves 20.5% of the total daily travel; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five.
Nevada and the 4 nearest states by centroid distance, with the United States average for scale.
Nevada's three busiest counties and cities account for 81.2% of all the vehicle-miles measured in the state.
Ranked by daily vehicle-miles, across the 17 counties and cities in Nevada with a published traffic page. Vehicle-miles is total travel, so this ranks by traffic MOVED rather than by how busy a typical road is.
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,914 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Nevada carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 28% of states nationwide, at roughly 2,001 per day.
Drivers on Nevada roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $86,700 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.6% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 68% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 7% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 7,195 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual 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)
