This page delivers traffic analytics for Shasta County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Shasta County, California among 799 road miles divided in 10,699 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 394 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.
5,129
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.8 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.
18.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,354
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,129 vehicles per day in Shasta County, California that results in 3,941,778 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: At 5,129 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Shasta carries 60% less traffic than the state average of 12,766 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Shasta accounts for about 0.4% of California's statewide total, at 3,941,778 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). At 30.8 minutes, the average travel time is 11% lower than the state level. At 34% lower than the state level, the 18.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Shasta carries more traffic than 30% of counties in California. On travel time, Shasta runs longer than 9% 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.
7,640
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.5 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.
28.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,695
A significant volume of traffic in Shasta County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,640 vehicles per day, 59% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,812 vehicles per day. That average covers 256 highway road miles divided in 1,198 segments (average segment length 1,128 ft), together carrying 2,209,825 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈807 million per year). Trucks constitute 17.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (17.8%) is 71% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Shasta serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 78% of counties in California see a lower highway truck share than Shasta's 17.8%. By raw truck volume, Shasta carries more highway trucks than 27% 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.
4,812
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.9 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.
16.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,540
The non-highway road network in Shasta County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,812 vehicles per day, 37% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,640 vehicles per day. That average covers 543 non-highway road miles divided in 9,501 segments (average segment length 302 ft), together carrying 1,731,953 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈632 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 70% lower than the highway network. At 36% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 16.9% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 9% of counties in California. 26% of counties in California see lower average driver income among trip origins than Shasta. Shasta's median driver age is higher than 70% 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 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 23% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -29% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Shasta County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +10% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Shasta
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,129
12,766
-59.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.3%
7.8%
+58.7%
Truck % (Highway)
17.8%
10.4%
+71.5%
Avg. Travel Time
30.8 min
34.5 min
-10.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,129 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Shasta skews older than 70% of counties in California.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 71% above the daily average.
Drivers on Shasta roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $77,354 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 10% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 3,628 vehicles per day - a 29% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 12.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 17.8% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.8 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)
