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Rio Blanco County, Colorado Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Rio Blanco County, Colorado among 208 road miles divided in 723 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 1,517 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.

1,330

Trucks

Trucks

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

11.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

44.7 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.

6.2%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

47.3 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$77,788

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,330 vehicles per day in Rio Blanco County, Colorado that results in 157,954 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈57.7 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 44.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Colorado state averages: Rio Blanco sees 80% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,330 vehicles per day against 6,752), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Rio Blanco accounts for about 0.1% of Colorado's statewide total, at 157,954 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈57.7 million per year). At 44.7 minutes, the average travel time is 35% higher than the state level. At 61% lower than the state level, the 6.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 11% of counties in Colorado see less traffic than Rio Blanco's 1,330 vehicles per day. 84% of counties in Colorado have a shorter average travel time than Rio Blanco's 44.7 minutes.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Analytical insight

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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.

1,330

Trucks

Trucks

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

11.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

44.7 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.

6.2%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

47.3 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$77,788

The non-highway road network in Rio Blanco County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,330 vehicles per day. That average covers 208 non-highway road miles divided in 723 segments (average segment length 1,517 ft), together carrying 157,954 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈57.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.2% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (6.2%) runs 59% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 84% of counties in Colorado. Trip origins here have higher average income than 56% of counties in Colorado. 48% of counties in Colorado have a younger driver population than Rio Blanco.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 25% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +18% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -25% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Rio Blanco County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +18% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Rio Blanco

Colorado
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,330

6,752

-80.3%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

11.2%

8.4%

+33.6%

Truck % (Highway)

11.2%

Avg. Travel Time

44.7 min

33.2 min

+34.7%

How Rio Blanco County compares

Rio Blanco County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Rio Blanco County moves 15.3% of the total daily travel and carries 68.1% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.

Rio Blanco County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Colorado average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Rio Blanco County1,33011.2%157,95444.7 min6.2%
Garfield County, Colorado5,40412.1%2,361,72527.0 min15.2%
Moffat County, Colorado2,80411.3%268,42035.4 min7.9%
Routt County, Colorado3,3637.4%682,52328.3 min9.9%
Uintah County, Utah5,1196.7%804,81631.5 minN/A
Colorado average6,7528.4%N/A33.2 min15.7%

Rio Blanco County ranked within Colorado

Average daily traffic volume places Rio Blanco County #57 of 64 in Colorado - the bottom quarter of the state.

Where Rio Blanco County sits among Colorado'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.
MeasureRio Blanco CountyColorado rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,330#57 of 64
Average travel time44.7 min#11 of 64
Average driver income$77,788#29 of 64
Average driver age47.3 yrs#34 of 64

The two ends of this table sit far apart: #11 of 64 on average travel time, against #57 of 64 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

ColoradoDepartment 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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