This page delivers traffic analytics for Yolo County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Yolo County, California among 666 road miles divided in 10,971 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 321 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.
6,499
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.4 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.
17.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$101,754
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,499 vehicles per day in Yolo County, California that results in 5,669,594 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.1 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: At 6,499 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Yolo carries 49% less traffic than the state average of 12,766 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 5,669,594 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.1 billion per year), roughly 0.6% of California's statewide total. At 33.4 minutes, the average travel time is 3% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 35% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 17.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Yolo carries more traffic than 53% of counties in California. Its average travel time of 33.4 minutes is longer than 47% 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.
23,764
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.0 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.
44.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$98,738
A significant volume of traffic in Yolo County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 23,764 vehicles per day, 299% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,959 vehicles per day. That average covers 158 highway road miles divided in 333 segments (average segment length 2,511 ft), together carrying 3,494,946 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Yolo outranks 51% of counties in California. Trucks constitute 15.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 49% higher than the state average, at 15.4% - positioning Yolo as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Yolo's highway truck share (15.4%) is higher than 67% of counties in California. Yolo's highway truck count is higher than 59% of counties in California, at roughly 3,671 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,959
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
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.
17.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$104,325
The non-highway road network in Yolo County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,959 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 23,764 vehicles per day. That average covers 508 non-highway road miles divided in 10,638 segments (average segment length 252 ft), together carrying 2,174,648 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈794 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 61% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (17.0%) runs 36% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 47% of counties in California. 60% of counties in California see lower average driver income among trip origins than Yolo. 2% of counties in California have a younger driver population than Yolo.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–9:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 4% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +19% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -28% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Yolo County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +19% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Yolo
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,499
12,766
-49.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.8%
7.8%
+52.5%
Truck % (Highway)
15.4%
10.4%
+48.8%
Avg. Travel Time
33.4 min
34.5 min
-3.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,499 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yolo's highway truck share of 15.4% is higher than 67% of counties in California.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 19% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,712 vehicles per day - a 28% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 11.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.4% on highways.
Approximately 52% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Yolo 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.
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)
