This page delivers traffic analytics for Sacramento County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sacramento County, California among 2,103 road miles divided in 56,774 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 196 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.
11,802
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.
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.
27.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$103,584
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 11,802 vehicles per day in Sacramento County, California that results in 33,124,746 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈12.1 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 17 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: At 11,802 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Sacramento carries 8% 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 33,124,746 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈12.1 billion per year), roughly 3.6% of California's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.3 minutes, 3% lower than the state level. At 2% higher than the state level, the 27.9% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 84% of counties in California see less traffic than Sacramento's 11,802 vehicles per day. On travel time, Sacramento runs longer than 44% of counties in California.
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.
57,030
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.1 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.
71.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$103,468
A significant volume of traffic in Sacramento County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 57,030 vehicles per day, 418% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 11,013 vehicles per day. That average covers 263 highway road miles divided in 973 segments (average segment length 1,429 ft), together carrying 14,265,657 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.2 billion per year). That is more highway travel volume than 82% of counties in California. Trucks constitute 8.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 18% lower than the state average, at 8.5% - positioning Sacramento as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Sacramento's highway truck share (8.5%) is higher than 27% of counties in California. By raw truck volume, Sacramento carries more highway trucks than 84% of counties in California.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
11,013
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
3.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
27.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$103,657
The non-highway road network in Sacramento County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 11,013 vehicles per day, 81% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 57,030 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,839 non-highway road miles divided in 55,801 segments (average segment length 174 ft), together carrying 18,859,089 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈6.9 billion per year). Trucks constitute 3.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 55% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (27.1%) runs 2% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 44% of counties in California. Sacramento's average driver income exceeds 65% of counties in California. The driver population here skews older than 40% of counties in California.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 14% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Sacramento County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Sacramento
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
11,802
12,766
-7.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.8%
7.8%
-25.1%
Truck % (Highway)
8.5%
10.4%
-18.3%
Avg. Travel Time
33.3 min
34.5 min
-3.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 11,802 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Sacramento's highway truck share of 8.5% is higher than 27% of counties in California.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 9,570 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Sacramento County, California. 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 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Sacramento roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $103,584 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
