This page delivers traffic analytics for Skagit County, Washington. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Skagit County, Washington among 613 road miles divided in 13,260 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 244 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.
5,307
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.9 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.
17.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,285
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,307 vehicles per day in Skagit County, Washington that results in 3,814,193 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion 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 31.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Washington state averages: At 5,307 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Skagit carries 28% less traffic than the state average of 7,322 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 3,814,193 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year), roughly 2.5% of Washington's statewide total. Journey times run 4% lower than the state level, at 31.9 minutes on average. Congestion runs 15% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 17.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Skagit carries more traffic than 71% of counties in Washington. Its average travel time of 31.9 minutes is longer than 21% of counties in Washington.
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.
22,672
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.9 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.
52.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,599
A significant volume of traffic in Skagit County, Washington utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 22,672 vehicles per day, 355% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,979 vehicles per day. That average covers 79 highway road miles divided in 246 segments (average segment length 1,703 ft), together carrying 1,941,131 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈709 million per year). By highway travel volume, Skagit outranks 66% of counties in Washington. Trucks constitute 9.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 4% higher than the state average, at 9.9% - positioning Skagit as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Skagit's highway truck share (9.9%) is higher than 44% of counties in Washington. 84% of counties in Washington see fewer highway trucks per day than Skagit's roughly 2,235.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,979
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
16.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,256
The non-highway road network in Skagit County, Washington supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,979 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 22,672 vehicles per day. That average covers 534 non-highway road miles divided in 13,014 segments (average segment length 216 ft), together carrying 1,873,063 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈684 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 47% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (16.3%) runs 17% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 21% of counties in Washington. Trip origins here have higher average income than 74% of counties in Washington. 50% of counties in Washington have a younger driver population than Skagit.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 103% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 4% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Skagit County, Washington, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Skagit
Washington
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,307
7,322
-27.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.6%
7.1%
+6.6%
Truck % (Highway)
9.9%
9.5%
+3.7%
Avg. Travel Time
31.9 min
33.2 min
-3.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,307 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Skagit carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 84% of counties in Washington, at roughly 2,235 per day.
Drivers on Skagit roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $86,285 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,714 vehicles per day - a 11% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 35% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Skagit County, Washington. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 7.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.9% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 103% above the daily average.
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)
