This page delivers traffic analytics for Sutter County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sutter County, California among 410 road miles divided in 6,327 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 342 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.
6,453
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 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.
15.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,774
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,453 vehicles per day in Sutter County, California that results in 2,634,833 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈962 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: Sutter's average daily traffic volume is 49% lower than the state average - 6,453 vehicles per day against 12,766 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,634,833 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈962 million per year), roughly 0.3% of California's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.6 minutes, 5% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 15.3% is 44% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 51% of counties in California see less traffic than Sutter's 6,453 vehicles per day. On travel time, Sutter runs longer than 32% 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.
19,914
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.4 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.
33.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,844
A significant volume of traffic in Sutter County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 19,914 vehicles per day, 352% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,404 vehicles per day. That average covers 102 highway road miles divided in 836 segments (average segment length 642 ft), together carrying 1,803,673 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈658 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.3%, the highway truck share matches the state average for similar road classifications. 47% of counties in California see a lower highway truck share than Sutter's 10.3%. 29% of counties in California see fewer highway trucks per day than Sutter's roughly 2,057.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,404
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.4%
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.
12.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,691
The non-highway road network in Sutter County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,404 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 19,914 vehicles per day. That average covers 308 non-highway road miles divided in 5,491 segments (average segment length 296 ft), together carrying 831,161 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈303 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 48% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 12.5% is 53% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 32% of counties in California. 46% of counties in California see lower average driver income among trip origins than Sutter. 35% of counties in California have a younger driver population than Sutter.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 74% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Sutter County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Sutter
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,453
12,766
-49.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.8%
7.8%
+12.7%
Truck % (Highway)
10.3%
10.4%
-0.5%
Avg. Travel Time
32.6 min
34.5 min
-5.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,453 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Sutter skews older than 35% of counties in California.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 32% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Sutter 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.
Drivers on Sutter roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $85,774 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 8.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.3% 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)
