This page delivers traffic analytics for San Benito County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for San Benito County, California among 198 road miles divided in 2,749 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 380 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.
7,894
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.7 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.
21.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$116,700
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,894 vehicles per day in San Benito County, California that results in 1,898,680 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈693 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: San Benito's average daily traffic volume is 38% lower than the state average - 7,894 vehicles per day against 12,766 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,898,680 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈693 million per year), about 0.2% of California's statewide total. At 33.7 minutes, the average travel time is 2% lower than the state level. At 24% lower than the state level, the 21.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 60% of counties in California see less traffic than San Benito's 7,894 vehicles per day. 51% of counties in California have a shorter average travel time than San Benito's 33.7 minutes.
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.
23,730
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.6 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.
53.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$108,662
A significant volume of traffic in San Benito County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 23,730 vehicles per day, 255% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,678 vehicles per day. That average covers 37 highway road miles divided in 196 segments (average segment length 985 ft), together carrying 925,821 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈338 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.3%, highway truck share is 38% higher than the state average, marking San Benito as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 61% of counties in California. By raw truck volume, San Benito carries more highway trucks than 67% 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.
6,678
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
18.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$118,910
The non-highway road network in San Benito County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,678 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 23,730 vehicles per day. That average covers 161 non-highway road miles divided in 2,553 segments (average segment length 334 ft), together carrying 972,860 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈355 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 53% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (18.5%) runs 30% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 51% of counties in California. Trip origins here have higher average income than 81% of counties in California. The driver population here skews older than 37% of counties in California.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In San Benito County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
San Benito
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,894
12,766
-38.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.4%
7.8%
+34.4%
Truck % (Highway)
14.3%
10.4%
+38.2%
Avg. Travel Time
33.7 min
34.5 min
-2.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,894 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
San Benito carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 67% of counties in California, at roughly 3,405 per day.
Drivers on San Benito roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $116,700 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 10.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.3% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 47% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside San Benito 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.
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)
