This page delivers traffic analytics for Whitman County, Washington. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Whitman County, Washington among 344 road miles divided in 3,115 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 582 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.
3,424
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.4 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.
11.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
25.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,931
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,424 vehicles per day in Whitman County, Washington that results in 837,137 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈306 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 35.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Washington state averages: Whitman's average daily traffic volume is 53% lower than the state average - 3,424 vehicles per day against 7,322 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Whitman accounts for about 0.5% of Washington's statewide total, at 837,137 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈306 million per year). Journey times run 7% higher than the state level, at 35.4 minutes on average. Congestion runs 44% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 11.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Whitman's 3,424 vehicles per day outpaces 42% of counties in Washington. Its average travel time of 35.4 minutes is longer than 76% of counties in Washington.
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.
6,286
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
51.4 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.
14.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
34.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,657
A significant volume of traffic in Whitman County, Washington utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,286 vehicles per day, 111% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,976 vehicles per day. That average covers 68 highway road miles divided in 421 segments (average segment length 859 ft), together carrying 389,369 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈142 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.6%, highway truck share is 22% higher than the state average, marking Whitman as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 69% of counties in Washington see a lower highway truck share than Whitman's 11.6%. Whitman's highway truck count is higher than 38% of counties in Washington, at roughly 727 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,976
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
10.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
24.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,179
The non-highway road network in Whitman County, Washington supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,976 vehicles per day, 53% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,286 vehicles per day. That average covers 275 non-highway road miles divided in 2,694 segments (average segment length 539 ft), together carrying 447,768 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈163 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 39% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (10.6%) runs 46% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 76% of counties in Washington. Whitman's average driver income exceeds 3% of counties in Washington. At 26 years, Whitman's median driver age is the lowest in Washington.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 84% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Whitman County, Washington, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Whitman
Washington
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,424
7,322
-53.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.2%
7.1%
+28.5%
Truck % (Highway)
11.6%
9.5%
+21.6%
Avg. Travel Time
35.4 min
33.2 min
+6.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,424 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 26 years, Whitman has the lowest driver age of any county in Washington.
Drivers on Whitman roads have a median age of 26 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $55,931 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 8% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,915 vehicles per day - a 15% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 84% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.6% 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)
