This page delivers traffic analytics for Tehama County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Tehama County, California among 470 road miles divided in 4,946 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 502 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.
3,662
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.9 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.
12.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,457
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,662 vehicles per day in Tehama County, California that results in 1,770,118 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈646 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: At 3,662 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Tehama carries 71% less traffic than the state average of 12,766 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,770,118 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈646 million per year), about 0.2% of California's statewide total. The average trip takes 34.9 minutes, 1% higher than the state level. At 53% lower than the state level, the 12.8% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Tehama carries more traffic than 19% of counties in California. 67% of counties in California have a shorter average travel time than Tehama's 34.9 minutes.
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.
11,124
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.8 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.
25.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,362
A significant volume of traffic in Tehama County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,124 vehicles per day, 345% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,499 vehicles per day. That average covers 116 highway road miles divided in 667 segments (average segment length 917 ft), together carrying 1,241,376 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈453 million per year). Trucks constitute 20.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 94% higher than the state average, at 20.1% - positioning Tehama as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 88% of counties in California see a lower highway truck share than Tehama's 20.1%. Tehama's highway truck count is higher than 37% of counties in California, at roughly 2,238 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,499
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.7 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.
10.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,312
The non-highway road network in Tehama County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,499 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,124 vehicles per day. That average covers 354 non-highway road miles divided in 4,279 segments (average segment length 437 ft), together carrying 528,743 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈193 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 65% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (10.9%) runs 59% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 67% of counties in California see shorter overall travel times than Tehama. Trip origins here have higher average income than 9% of counties in California. 72% of counties in California have a younger driver population than Tehama.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 9% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +13% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
April is the quietest month, with volumes -28% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Tehama County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +13% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Tehama
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,662
12,766
-71.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.2%
7.8%
+108.9%
Truck % (Highway)
20.1%
10.4%
+93.8%
Avg. Travel Time
34.9 min
34.5 min
+1.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,662 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Tehama skews older than 72% of counties in California.
Approximately 13% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Tehama 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 Tehama roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,457 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 13% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in April, averaging 2,641 vehicles per day - a 28% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 71% 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)
