This page delivers traffic analytics for Rio Grande County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Rio Grande County, Colorado among 246 road miles divided in 1,608 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 809 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.
2,734
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.4 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.
8.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,399
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,734 vehicles per day in Rio Grande County, Colorado that results in 412,442 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈151 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: At 2,734 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Rio Grande carries 60% less traffic than the state average of 6,752 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 412,442 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈151 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Colorado's statewide total. The average trip takes 37.4 minutes, 13% higher than the state level. At 45% lower than the state level, the 8.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 41% of counties in Colorado see less traffic than Rio Grande's 2,734 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 37.4 minutes is longer than 68% 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.
6,928
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.3 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.
17.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,389
A significant volume of traffic in Rio Grande County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,928 vehicles per day, 467% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,223 vehicles per day. That average covers 43 highway road miles divided in 426 segments (average segment length 527 ft), together carrying 250,929 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈91.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (8.6%) is 24% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Rio Grande serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 25% of counties in Colorado see a lower highway truck share than Rio Grande's 8.6%. Rio Grande's highway truck count is higher than 26% of counties in Colorado, at roughly 594 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,223
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.9 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.
5.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,312
The non-highway road network in Rio Grande County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,223 vehicles per day, 82% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,928 vehicles per day. That average covers 204 non-highway road miles divided in 1,182 segments (average segment length 911 ft), together carrying 161,513 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈59.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 16% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.5% is 64% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Rio Grande's overall average travel time exceeds 68% of counties in Colorado. 43% of counties in Colorado see lower average driver income among trip origins than Rio Grande. 33% of counties in Colorado have a younger driver population than Rio Grande.
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 94% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +15% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -17% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Rio Grande County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +15% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Rio Grande
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,734
6,752
-59.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.0%
8.4%
-4.3%
Truck % (Highway)
8.6%
11.2%
-23.8%
Avg. Travel Time
37.4 min
33.2 min
+12.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,734 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Rio Grande carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 26% of counties in Colorado, at roughly 594 per day.
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 94% above the daily average.
Approximately 19% of highway traffic and 20% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Rio Grande County, Colorado.
Drivers on Rio Grande roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,399 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 15% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,261 vehicles per day - a 17% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.6% on highways.
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)
