This page delivers traffic analytics for Wasatch County, Utah. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wasatch County, Utah among 247 road miles divided in 3,038 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 429 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.
6,306
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
9.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$117,285
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,306 vehicles per day in Wasatch County, Utah that results in 1,240,088 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈453 million 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 33.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Utah state averages: Wasatch sees 38% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (6,306 vehicles per day against 10,198), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,240,088 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈453 million per year), roughly 1.4% of Utah's statewide total. At 33.6 minutes, the average travel time is 5% higher than the state level. At 57% lower than the state level, the 9.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Wasatch's 6,306 vehicles per day outpaces 61% of counties in Utah. Its average travel time of 33.6 minutes is longer than 68% of counties in Utah.
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.
23,181
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$115,617
A significant volume of traffic in Wasatch County, Utah utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 23,181 vehicles per day, 712% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,854 vehicles per day. That average covers 80 highway road miles divided in 516 segments (average segment length 822 ft), together carrying 917,877 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈335 million per year). 50% of counties in Utah move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 8.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 28% lower than the state average, at 8.9% - positioning Wasatch as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 21% of counties in Utah. By raw truck volume, Wasatch carries more highway trucks than 38% of counties in Utah.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,854
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
9.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$120,013
The non-highway road network in Wasatch County, Utah supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,854 vehicles per day, 88% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 23,181 vehicles per day. That average covers 167 non-highway road miles divided in 2,522 segments (average segment length 349 ft), together carrying 322,210 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈118 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 36% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.1% is 60% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Wasatch's overall average travel time exceeds 68% of counties in Utah. 93% of counties in Utah see lower average driver income among trip origins than Wasatch. Wasatch's median driver age is higher than 50% of counties in Utah.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 93% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 23% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +27% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -27% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Wasatch County, Utah, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +27% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Wasatch
Utah
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,306
10,198
-38.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.1%
8.9%
-9.6%
Truck % (Highway)
8.9%
12.3%
-27.9%
Avg. Travel Time
33.6 min
32.2 min
+4.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,306 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Wasatch's average travel time of 33.6 minutes is longer than 68% of counties in Utah.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Wasatch roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $117,285 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 93% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.9% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 27% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,586 vehicles per day - a 27% decrease from the annual 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)
