This page delivers traffic analytics for Washington. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Washington among 22,344 road miles divided in 494,492 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 239 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.
7,322
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.
33.2 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.
19.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$101,368
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,322 vehicles per day in Washington that results in 155,256,676 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈56.7 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Washington sees 5% higher average daily traffic volume than the national average (7,322 vehicles per day against 6,986), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Washington accounts for about 2.0% of the national total, at 155,256,676 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈56.7 billion per year). Journey times here (33.2 minutes on average) closely track the national level. At 5% higher than the national level, the 19.9% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 68% of states nationwide see less traffic than Washington's 7,322 vehicles per day. 46% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than Washington's 33.2 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.
17,420
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.5 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.
44.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$99,247
A significant volume of traffic in Washington utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 17,420 vehicles per day, 151% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,931 vehicles per day. That average covers 3,958 highway road miles divided in 18,427 segments (average segment length 1,134 ft), together carrying 73,065,771 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈26.7 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Washington outranks 66% of states nationwide. Trucks constitute 9.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 27% lower than the national average, at 9.5% - positioning Washington as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 12% of states nationwide see a lower highway truck share than Washington's 9.5%. By raw truck volume, Washington carries more highway trucks than 48% of states nationwide.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,931
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
19.6%
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.
$103,010
The non-highway road network in Washington supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,931 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 17,420 vehicles per day. That average covers 18,386 non-highway road miles divided in 476,065 segments (average segment length 204 ft), together carrying 82,190,905 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈30.0 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 48% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 19.6% is 7% higher than the national level, suggesting slower local mobility than the national average. Washington's overall average travel time exceeds 46% of states nationwide. 78% of states nationwide see lower average driver income among trip origins than Washington. The driver population here skews older than 16% of states nationwide.
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 83% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 11% 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 -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In 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
Washington
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,322
6,986
+4.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.1%
9.3%
-23.9%
Truck % (Highway)
9.5%
13.1%
-27.2%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
33.3 min
-0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,322 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Washington skews older than 16% of states nationwide.
Trucks account for approximately 7.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.5% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Washington roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $101,368 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
