This page delivers traffic analytics for Owyhee County, Idaho. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Owyhee County, Idaho among 190 road miles divided in 1,435 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 699 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.
917
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.4 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.
5.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,008
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 917 vehicles per day in Owyhee County, Idaho that results in 147,431 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈53.8 million 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 35.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Idaho state averages: At 917 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Owyhee carries 84% less traffic than the state average of 5,734 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Owyhee accounts for about 0.3% of Idaho's statewide total, at 147,431 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈53.8 million per year). Journey times run 5% higher than the state level, at 35.4 minutes on average. At 68% lower than the state level, the 5.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Owyhee carries more traffic than 2% of counties in Idaho. On travel time, Owyhee runs longer than 70% 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.
2,528
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.3 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.
5.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,909
A significant volume of traffic in Owyhee County, Idaho utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,528 vehicles per day, 240% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 742 vehicles per day. That average covers 37 highway road miles divided in 140 segments (average segment length 1,405 ft), together carrying 59,065 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈21.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.4%) is 2% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Owyhee serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 71% of counties in Idaho. 3% of counties in Idaho see fewer highway trucks per day than Owyhee's roughly 365.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
742
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 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.
5.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,392
The non-highway road network in Owyhee County, Idaho supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 742 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,528 vehicles per day. That average covers 153 non-highway road miles divided in 1,295 segments (average segment length 623 ft), together carrying 88,366 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈32.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 28% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.1% is 69% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 70% of counties in Idaho. Trip origins here have higher average income than 30% of counties in Idaho. 56% of counties in Idaho have a younger driver population than Owyhee.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 86% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 0% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +15% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -28% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Owyhee County, Idaho, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +15% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Owyhee
Idaho
Average
Difference
Traffic
917
5,734
-84.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.0%
9.7%
+24.3%
Truck % (Highway)
14.4%
14.1%
+2.4%
Avg. Travel Time
35.4 min
33.8 min
+4.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 917 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Owyhee's highway truck share of 14.4% is higher than 71% of counties in Idaho.
Traffic volumes are typically 15% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 664 vehicles per day - a 28% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Owyhee roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,008 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 86% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 12.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.4% on highways.
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)
