This page delivers traffic analytics for Yuba County, California. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Yuba County, California among 291 road miles divided in 4,109 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 373 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.
5,858
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
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.
18.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,193
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,858 vehicles per day in Yuba County, California that results in 1,639,649 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈598 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 33.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the California state averages: At 5,858 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Yuba carries 54% less traffic than the state average of 12,766 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Yuba accounts for about 0.2% of California's statewide total, at 1,639,649 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈598 million per year). Journey times run 4% lower than the state level, at 33.0 minutes on average. Congestion runs 35% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 18.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 40% of counties in California see less traffic than Yuba's 5,858 vehicles per day. On travel time, Yuba runs longer than 39% 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.
15,616
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.6 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.
38.7%
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.
$81,093
A significant volume of traffic in Yuba County, California utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 15,616 vehicles per day, 364% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,365 vehicles per day. That average covers 75 highway road miles divided in 836 segments (average segment length 476 ft), together carrying 1,096,007 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈400 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 3% lower than the state average, at 10.1% - positioning Yuba as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 39% of counties in California see a lower highway truck share than Yuba's 10.1%. Yuba's highway truck count is higher than 20% of counties in California, at roughly 1,579 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,365
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
12.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,164
The non-highway road network in Yuba County, California supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,365 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 15,616 vehicles per day. That average covers 215 non-highway road miles divided in 3,273 segments (average segment length 347 ft), together carrying 543,642 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈198 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 46% fewer trucks by share. At 52% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 12.6% signals easier movement on local roads. Yuba's overall average travel time exceeds 39% of counties in California. Trip origins here have higher average income than 39% of counties in California. 21% of counties in California have a younger driver population than Yuba.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 76% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Yuba County, California, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Yuba
California
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,858
12,766
-54.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.6%
7.8%
+10.2%
Truck % (Highway)
10.1%
10.4%
-2.6%
Avg. Travel Time
33.0 min
34.5 min
-4.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,858 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Yuba skews older than 21% of counties in California.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 76% above the daily average.
Approximately 31% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Yuba 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 Yuba roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $82,193 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
