This page delivers traffic analytics for Nez Perce County, Idaho. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Nez Perce County, Idaho among 236 road miles divided in 2,353 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 530 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.
8,098
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,833
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,098 vehicles per day in Nez Perce County, Idaho that results in 1,053,614 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈385 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Idaho state averages: At 8,098 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Nez Perce carries 41% more traffic than the state average of 5,734 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Nez Perce accounts for about 2.3% of Idaho's statewide total, at 1,053,614 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈385 million per year). Journey times run 3% lower than the state level, at 32.9 minutes on average. Nez Perce carries more traffic than 98% of counties in Idaho. On travel time, Nez Perce runs longer than 44% of counties in Idaho.
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.
4,884
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.
36.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,693
A significant volume of traffic in Nez Perce County, Idaho utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,884 vehicles per day, 45% less than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,803 vehicles per day. That average covers 99 highway road miles divided in 423 segments (average segment length 1,235 ft), together carrying 451,056 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈165 million per year). By highway travel volume, Nez Perce outranks 56% of counties in Idaho. Trucks constitute 9.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 35% lower than the state average, at 9.1% - positioning Nez Perce as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 18% of counties in Idaho see a lower highway truck share than Nez Perce's 9.1%. 29% of counties in Idaho see fewer highway trucks per day than Nez Perce's roughly 446.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,803
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,250
The non-highway road network in Nez Perce County, Idaho supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,803 vehicles per day, 80% more than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,884 vehicles per day. That average covers 137 non-highway road miles divided in 1,930 segments (average segment length 375 ft), together carrying 602,558 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈220 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 53% lower than on highways. 44% of counties in Idaho see shorter overall travel times than Nez Perce. 70% of counties in Idaho see lower average driver income among trip origins than Nez Perce. 60% of counties in Idaho have a younger driver population than Nez Perce.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 70% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Nez Perce County, Idaho, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +10% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Nez Perce
Idaho
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,098
5,734
+41.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.4%
9.7%
-34.2%
Truck % (Highway)
9.1%
14.1%
-35.1%
Avg. Travel Time
32.9 min
33.8 min
-2.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,098 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Nez Perce carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 29% of counties in Idaho, at roughly 446 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 6.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.1% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 10% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 6,834 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 22% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Nez Perce County, Idaho. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Nez Perce roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $73,833 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 70% 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)
