This page delivers traffic analytics for Routt County, Colorado. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Routt County, Colorado among 246 road miles divided in 2,378 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 547 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.
3,363
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.3 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.
9.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$111,568
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,363 vehicles per day in Routt County, Colorado that results in 682,523 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈249 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 28.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Colorado state averages: At 3,363 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Routt carries 50% less traffic than the state average of 6,752 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Routt accounts for about 0.5% of Colorado's statewide total, at 682,523 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈249 million per year). The average trip takes 28.3 minutes, 15% lower than the state level. At 37% lower than the state level, the 9.9% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Routt carries more traffic than 54% of counties in Colorado. On travel time, Routt runs longer than 16% 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.
10,159
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.3 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.
22.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$108,223
A significant volume of traffic in Routt County, Colorado utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,159 vehicles per day, 476% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,764 vehicles per day. That average covers 59 highway road miles divided in 453 segments (average segment length 683 ft), together carrying 433,263 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈158 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 8.4%, highway truck share is 25% lower than the state average, marking Routt as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 17% of counties in Colorado. Routt's highway truck count is higher than 36% of counties in Colorado, at roughly 852 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,764
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.1 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$119,380
The non-highway road network in Routt County, Colorado supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,764 vehicles per day, 83% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,159 vehicles per day. That average covers 188 non-highway road miles divided in 1,925 segments (average segment length 515 ft), together carrying 249,259 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈91.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 31% lower than on highways. At 53% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.0% signals easier movement on local roads. Routt's overall average travel time exceeds 16% of counties in Colorado. Trip origins here have higher average income than 89% of counties in Colorado. The driver population here skews older than 60% of counties in Colorado.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 80% 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 +22% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
April is the quietest month, with volumes -22% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Routt County, Colorado, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +22% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Routt
Colorado
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,363
6,752
-50.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.4%
8.4%
-11.5%
Truck % (Highway)
8.4%
11.2%
-25.4%
Avg. Travel Time
28.3 min
33.2 min
-14.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,363 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Routt's average travel time of 28.3 minutes is longer than 16% of counties in Colorado.
Trucks account for approximately 7.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.4% on highways.
Approximately 7% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Routt County, Colorado. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 80% above the daily average.
Drivers on Routt roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $111,568 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 22% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in April, averaging 2,628 vehicles per day - a 22% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.3 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)
