This page delivers traffic analytics for Payette County, Idaho. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Payette County, Idaho among 122 road miles divided in 1,902 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 339 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.
3,588
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.0 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.
9.4%
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.
$69,459
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,588 vehicles per day in Payette County, Idaho that results in 781,121 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈285 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Idaho state averages: At 3,588 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Payette carries 37% less traffic than the state average of 5,734 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Payette accounts for about 1.7% of Idaho's statewide total, at 781,121 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈285 million per year). Journey times run 4% higher than the state level, at 35.0 minutes on average. Congestion runs 41% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Payette's 3,588 vehicles per day outpaces 60% of counties in Idaho. On travel time, Payette runs longer than 58% 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.
7,456
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.3 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.
17.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,145
A significant volume of traffic in Payette County, Idaho utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,456 vehicles per day, 232% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,246 vehicles per day. That average covers 63 highway road miles divided in 490 segments (average segment length 684 ft), together carrying 662,058 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈242 million per year). 71% of counties in Idaho move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 14.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 5% higher than the state average, at 14.8% - positioning Payette as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 74% of counties in Idaho. By raw truck volume, Payette carries more highway trucks than 76% of counties in Idaho.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,246
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.3%
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.
6.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,754
The non-highway road network in Payette County, Idaho supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,246 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,456 vehicles per day. That average covers 59 non-highway road miles divided in 1,412 segments (average segment length 220 ft), together carrying 119,063 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈43.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 57% lower than the highway network. At 59% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.7% signals easier movement on local roads. Payette's overall average travel time exceeds 58% of counties in Idaho. Trip origins here have higher average income than 42% of counties in Idaho. Payette's median driver age is higher than 51% of counties in Idaho.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 86% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +11% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -20% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Payette County, Idaho, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +11% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Payette
Idaho
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,588
5,734
-37.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.5%
9.7%
+40.1%
Truck % (Highway)
14.8%
14.1%
+5.3%
Avg. Travel Time
35.0 min
33.8 min
+3.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,588 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Payette carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 76% of counties in Idaho, at roughly 1,106 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 13.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.8% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 86% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 11% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,862 vehicles per day - a 20% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 30% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Payette 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 Payette roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,459 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.0 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)
