This page delivers traffic analytics for Shoshone County, Idaho. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Shoshone County, Idaho among 113 road miles divided in 1,109 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 537 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.
2,000
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,832
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,000 vehicles per day in Shoshone County, Idaho that results in 412,284 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈150 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Idaho state averages: Shoshone sees 65% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,000 vehicles per day against 5,734), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 412,284 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈150 million per year), roughly 0.9% of Idaho's statewide total. At 30.7 minutes, the average travel time is 9% lower than the state level. 21% of counties in Idaho see less traffic than Shoshone's 2,000 vehicles per day. On travel time, Shoshone runs longer than 30% of counties in Idaho.
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.
5,065
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
60.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,670
A significant volume of traffic in Shoshone County, Idaho utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,065 vehicles per day, 275% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,350 vehicles per day. That average covers 68 highway road miles divided in 194 segments (average segment length 1,858 ft), together carrying 365,681 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈133 million per year). By highway travel volume, Shoshone outranks 50% of counties in Idaho. Trucks constitute 19.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 19.8%, highway truck share is 40% higher than the state average, marking Shoshone as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Shoshone's highway truck share (19.8%) is higher than 85% of counties in Idaho. 68% of counties in Idaho see fewer highway trucks per day than Shoshone's roughly 1,002.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,350
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
24.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,660
The non-highway road network in Shoshone County, Idaho supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,350 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,065 vehicles per day. That average covers 45 non-highway road miles divided in 915 segments (average segment length 257 ft), together carrying 46,603 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈17.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 63% lower than on highways. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 30% of counties in Idaho. 9% of counties in Idaho see lower average driver income among trip origins than Shoshone. The driver population here skews older than 77% of counties in Idaho.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Shoshone County, Idaho, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Shoshone
Idaho
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,000
5,734
-65.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
18.4%
9.7%
+90.1%
Truck % (Highway)
19.8%
14.1%
+40.5%
Avg. Travel Time
30.7 min
33.8 min
-9.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,000 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Shoshone carries more traffic than 21% of counties in Idaho, averaging 2,000 vehicles per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 64% above the daily average.
Drivers on Shoshone roads have a median age of 53 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,832 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 18.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.8% 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)
