This page delivers traffic analytics for Yuma County, Arizona. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Yuma County, Arizona among 757 road miles divided in 7,639 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 524 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.
6,821
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
14.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,121
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,821 vehicles per day in Yuma County, Arizona that results in 4,299,754 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Arizona state averages: Yuma sees 32% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (6,821 vehicles per day against 10,009), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 4,299,754 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 billion per year), roughly 2.5% of Arizona's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.9 minutes, 3% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 14.6% is 19% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Yuma's 6,821 vehicles per day outpaces 79% of counties in Arizona. Its average travel time of 33.9 minutes is longer than 50% of counties in Arizona.
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.
9,336
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.1 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.
18.4%
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.
$68,029
A significant volume of traffic in Yuma County, Arizona utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,336 vehicles per day, 41% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,618 vehicles per day. That average covers 300 highway road miles divided in 570 segments (average segment length 2,776 ft), together carrying 2,241,075 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈818 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (15.3%) is 10% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Yuma serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 38% of counties in Arizona. Yuma's highway truck count is higher than 23% of counties in Arizona, at roughly 1,427 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,618
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.7 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.
14.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,065
The non-highway road network in Yuma County, Arizona supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,618 vehicles per day, 29% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,336 vehicles per day. That average covers 458 non-highway road miles divided in 7,069 segments (average segment length 342 ft), together carrying 2,058,679 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈751 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 65% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (14.3%) runs 21% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 50% of counties in Arizona. 64% of counties in Arizona see lower average driver income among trip origins than Yuma. Yuma's median driver age is higher than 14% of counties in Arizona.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 2:00 PM–9:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 62% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 14% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
January–March is the high season, with volumes +17% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
September is the quietest month, with volumes -22% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Yuma County, Arizona, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +17% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Yuma
Arizona
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,821
10,009
-31.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.5%
9.6%
+9.0%
Truck % (Highway)
15.3%
13.9%
+9.5%
Avg. Travel Time
33.9 min
32.9 min
+3.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,821 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Yuma skews older than 14% of counties in Arizona.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 1% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Yuma County, Arizona. 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 Yuma roads have a median age of 42 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,121 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM in the evening - about 62% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 10.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.3% 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)
