This page delivers traffic analytics for Pueblo County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Pueblo County, Colorado among 660 road miles divided in 11,387 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 306 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.
5,276
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.
37.8 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.
12.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,561
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,276 vehicles per day in Pueblo County, Colorado that results in 3,666,235 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion 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 37.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: Pueblo's average daily traffic volume is 22% lower than the state average - 5,276 vehicles per day against 6,752 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 3,666,235 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion per year), roughly 2.9% of Colorado's statewide total. Journey times run 14% higher than the state level, at 37.8 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 12.4% is 21% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 78% of counties in Colorado see less traffic than Pueblo's 5,276 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 37.8 minutes is longer than 70% of counties in Colorado.
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.
11,739
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.8%
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.
22.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,433
A significant volume of traffic in Pueblo County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,739 vehicles per day, 149% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,718 vehicles per day. That average covers 195 highway road miles divided in 905 segments (average segment length 1,140 ft), together carrying 2,159,171 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈788 million per year). 85% of counties in Colorado move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 11.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.8%) is 5% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Pueblo serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Pueblo's highway truck share (11.8%) is higher than 53% of counties in Colorado. By raw truck volume, Pueblo carries more highway trucks than 68% of counties in Colorado.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,718
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.8 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.
11.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,185
The non-highway road network in Pueblo County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,718 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,739 vehicles per day. That average covers 465 non-highway road miles divided in 10,482 segments (average segment length 234 ft), together carrying 1,507,064 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈550 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 59% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 11.5% is 24% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 70% of counties in Colorado see shorter overall travel times than Pueblo. Pueblo's average driver income exceeds 44% of counties in Colorado. 52% of counties in Colorado have a younger driver population than Pueblo.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 76% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 25% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Pueblo County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Pueblo
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,276
6,752
-21.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.9%
8.4%
+6.1%
Truck % (Highway)
11.8%
11.2%
+4.9%
Avg. Travel Time
37.8 min
33.2 min
+13.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,276 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Pueblo carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 68% of counties in Colorado, at roughly 1,385 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 76% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Pueblo roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,561 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 7% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,707 vehicles per day - a 11% decrease from the annual 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)
