This page delivers traffic analytics for Platte County, Wyoming. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Platte County, Wyoming among 304 road miles divided in 1,247 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 1,288 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.
1,387
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,250
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,387 vehicles per day in Platte County, Wyoming that results in 514,878 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈188 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 39.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Wyoming state averages: Platte's average daily traffic volume is 62% lower than the state average - 1,387 vehicles per day against 3,650 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 514,878 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈188 million per year), roughly 2.4% of Wyoming's statewide total. At 39.6 minutes, the average travel time is 15% higher than the state level. Platte carries more traffic than 9% of counties in Wyoming. On travel time, Platte runs longer than 86% of counties in Wyoming.
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.
2,310
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
66.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,461
A significant volume of traffic in Platte County, Wyoming utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,310 vehicles per day, 131% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,001 vehicles per day. That average covers 179 highway road miles divided in 368 segments (average segment length 2,575 ft), together carrying 454,696 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈166 million per year). Trucks constitute 17.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 24% lower than the state average, at 17.7% - positioning Platte as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Platte's highway truck share (17.7%) is higher than 68% of counties in Wyoming. 47% of counties in Wyoming see fewer highway trucks per day than Platte's roughly 410.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,001
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,143
The non-highway road network in Platte County, Wyoming supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,001 vehicles per day, 57% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,310 vehicles per day. That average covers 125 non-highway road miles divided in 879 segments (average segment length 749 ft), together carrying 60,182 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈22.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 56% fewer trucks by share. 86% of counties in Wyoming see shorter overall travel times than Platte. Platte's average driver income exceeds 32% of counties in Wyoming. Platte's median driver age is higher than 95% of counties in Wyoming.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 82% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +18% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -27% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Platte County, Wyoming, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +18% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Platte
Wyoming
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,387
3,650
-62.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.6%
17.9%
-7.4%
Truck % (Highway)
17.7%
23.3%
-23.9%
Avg. Travel Time
39.6 min
34.5 min
+14.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,387 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Platte skews older than 95% of counties in Wyoming.
Approximately 16% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Platte County, Wyoming. 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 Platte roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $68,250 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 82% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 18% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,015 vehicles per day - a 27% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 16.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 17.7% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 39.6 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)
