This page delivers traffic analytics for Solano County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Solano County, California among 926 road miles divided in 18,916 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 259 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.
10,208
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
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.
25.5%
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.
$113,116
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 10,208 vehicles per day in Solano County, California that results in 15,382,407 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.6 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: Solano sees 20% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (10,208 vehicles per day against 12,766), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 15,382,407 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.6 billion per year), roughly 1.7% of California's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.4 minutes, 6% lower than the state level. At 7% lower than the state level, the 25.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 75% of counties in California see less traffic than Solano's 10,208 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 32.4 minutes is longer than 27% 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.
41,104
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.0%
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.
65.3%
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.
$113,811
A significant volume of traffic in Solano County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 41,104 vehicles per day, 379% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,586 vehicles per day. That average covers 240 highway road miles divided in 944 segments (average segment length 1,342 ft), together carrying 10,717,920 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.9 billion per year). That is more highway travel volume than 76% of counties in California. Trucks constitute 10.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 4% lower than the state average, at 10.0% - positioning Solano as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Solano's highway truck share (10.0%) is higher than 37% of counties in California. By raw truck volume, Solano carries more highway trucks than 82% 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.
8,586
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
23.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$112,248
The non-highway road network in Solano County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,586 vehicles per day, 79% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 41,104 vehicles per day. That average covers 687 non-highway road miles divided in 17,972 segments (average segment length 202 ft), together carrying 4,664,486 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 58% lower than the highway network. At 12% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 23.4% signals easier movement on local roads. 27% of counties in California see shorter overall travel times than Solano. 77% of counties in California see lower average driver income among trip origins than Solano. 42% of counties in California have a younger driver population than Solano.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Solano County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Solano
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
10,208
12,766
-20.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.2%
7.8%
+6.2%
Truck % (Highway)
10.0%
10.4%
-3.6%
Avg. Travel Time
32.4 min
34.5 min
-6.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 10,208 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Solano carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 82% of counties in California, at roughly 4,115 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 8.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.0% on highways.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Solano 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 5:00 PM in the evening - about 69% 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)
