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Plumas County, California Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Plumas County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Plumas County, California among 265 road miles divided in 1,761 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 794 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,410

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.9%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

37.2 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.

56.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$77,279

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,410 vehicles per day in Plumas County, California that results in 470,473 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈172 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the California state averages: At 2,410 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Plumas carries 81% less traffic than the state average of 12,766 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 470,473 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈172 million per year), roughly 0.1% of California's statewide total. The average trip takes 37.2 minutes, 8% higher than the state level. At 66% lower than the state level, the 9.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 7% of counties in California see less traffic than Plumas's 2,410 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 37.2 minutes is longer than 82% of counties in California.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,410

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.9%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

37.2 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.

56.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$77,279

The non-highway road network in Plumas County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,410 vehicles per day. That average covers 265 non-highway road miles divided in 1,761 segments (average segment length 794 ft), together carrying 470,473 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈172 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.9% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.4% is 65% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Plumas's overall average travel time exceeds 82% of counties in California. Plumas's average driver income exceeds 25% of counties in California. Plumas's median driver age is higher than 95% of counties in California.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 1% above weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +42% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
March is the quietest month, with volumes -70% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Plumas County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +42% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Plumas

California
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,410

12,766

-81.1%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

8.9%

7.8%

+14.9%

Truck % (Highway)

10.4%

Avg. Travel Time

37.2 min

34.5 min

+7.9%

How Plumas County compares

Plumas County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Plumas County moves 22.7% of the total daily travel and carries 43.5% less traffic on a typical road; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.

Plumas County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the California average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Plumas County2,4108.9%470,47337.2 min9.4%
Lassen County, California3,12212.2%1,133,55041.2 min9.0%
Sierra County, California1,74114.3%251,98062.2 min4.8%
Butte County, California7,1496.9%3,985,32934.2 min21.7%
Nevada County, California5,05712.8%2,915,32232.3 min15.8%
California average12,7667.8%N/A34.5 min27.4%

Plumas County ranked within California

Average driver age places Plumas County #4 of 58 in California - the top quarter of the state.

Where Plumas County sits among California's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasurePlumas CountyCalifornia rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,410#54 of 58
Average travel time37.2 min#11 of 58
Average driver income$77,279#44 of 58
Average driver age56.8 yrs#4 of 58

The two ends of this table sit far apart: #4 of 58 on average driver age, against #54 of 58 on average daily traffic volume.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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