Caltrans HQ
Official account of the CA Dept of Transportation. Monitored during business hours. Report emergencies to 911. Road Closures: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
52,129
Followers
1,118
Following
35,176
Tweets
22.4
Avg Engagement
806
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @CaltransHQ's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2012-03-15
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Sacramento, CA
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:0.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:22.0
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account maintains moderate engagement with an average of 56 likes and 22 retweets per tweet. It encourages public interaction through event announcements and safety reminders.
0.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
22.0
Avg Retweets/Tweet
1,329
Total Likes
71,579
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
5
Median Retweets
14
75th Percentile
24,186
Top Tweet
0.43
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Curator
Amplifies others content frequently
2.6%
Original
0.7%
Replies
96.6%
Retweets
0.2%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.7%
With Media
96.8%
With Links
53.4%
With #Tags
97.8%
With @Mentions
14.7%
With Emojis
263
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.29
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
88.3%
Weekday Posts
11.7%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 3,138 retweets (97% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,250 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 10,000 followersThe primary audience includes residents of California, drivers, and local authorities interested in transportation updates. It also reaches out to families of Caltrans workers and the general public during memorial events.
Below Average
Audience Quality
37.5%
Suspicion Index
100.0%
Low-Quality %
22
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
100.0%
Empty Bio
100.0%
<10 Tweets
0.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
0.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
85.6%
No URL
100.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
22,682,821
Total Potential Reach
22
Median Follower Reach
122
75th Percentile Reach
5.9%
>1K followers
0.7%
>10K followers
0.2%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
0.0%
Creators
0 accounts
0.0%
Consumers
0 accounts
100.0%
Dormant
10,000 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
0
Verified Followers
0.0% of total
1,396
Protected Accounts
13.96% of total
7 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,097,152 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @SacramentoKings | 1,254,343 | Sports Team | Basketball, Social Justice, Sacramento |
| @KTLA | 956,245 | News broadcaster | News, Southern California, Video |
| @CAL_FIRE | 492,099 | Firefighter | Firefighting, Emergency Response, Wildfire Prevention |
| @wsdot | 360,912 | Government | Transportation, Roads, Emergencies |
| @reviewjournal | 303,010 | News outlet | News, Southern Nevada, Tips |
| @GeotechTips | 242,977 | Engineering | Geotechnical engineering, Civil structures, Highways |
| @Venice311 | 183,784 | Satirist | Satire, Commentary, Animal Rescue |
| @RJSOCAL7602 | 174,268 | Motivational Speaker | Mindset, Preparation, PositiveEffort |
| @NWSBayArea | 174,156 | Meteorologist | Weather, San Francisco, Bay Area |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
4,769
Followers With Bio
5,231
Followers Without Bio
47.69%
% With Bio
52.31%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed28,999
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
28,999
Total Retweets
5,800
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @BarackObama: We are failing our children. Guns are now the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. Michelle and I mourn with the students and families of the Covenant School today. https://t.co/8X9qKKzB9d
RT @WhiteHouse: .@SecretaryPete here to take over the White House account as we hit the road talking Bidenomics and announcing the Biden-Harris Administration’s investments in our nation’s infrastructure. https://t.co/Wqbv7xD9dY
RT @SecretaryPete: Every day, 60,000+ buses take millions of Americans to work, school, and more. We're announcing funds for new, clean, made-in-America buses and facilities in 130 communities. That means less pollution, new maintenance and manufacturing jobs, and better commute
RT @GavinNewsom: Another huge investment in California: $4 billion to create more jobs and utilize CA's incredible talent to help America build the most powerful chips on earth. The future happens in CA first. https://t.co/lZfpUc8AMD
RT @VP: This Infrastructure Week, we have much to celebrate. We’ve already started over 32,000 infrastructure projects across the U.S. to repair roads and bridges, replace lead pipes, and bring clean energy to every community. We promised to build a better future and we're deli
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account highlights the importance of road safety and emergency response. It uses events like the Workers Memorial to honor fallen employees and engage the community. Regular updates on road conditions and maintenance efforts keep the audience informed and connected.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 52,129
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @CaltransHQ reveals an growing Twitter presence with 52,129 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 22.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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