This page delivers traffic analytics for Anderson County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Anderson County, Texas among 495 road miles divided in 4,633 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 564 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.
3,739
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.9 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.
9.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,072
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,739 vehicles per day in Anderson County, Texas that results in 1,302,711 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈475 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Anderson's average daily traffic volume is 46% lower than the state average - 3,739 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,302,711 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈475 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Texas's statewide total. The average trip takes 31.9 minutes, 2% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 9.6% is 41% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 63% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Anderson's 3,739 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 31.9 minutes is longer than 23% of counties in Texas.
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.
10,514
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.7 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.
21.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,818
A significant volume of traffic in Anderson County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,514 vehicles per day, 368% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,245 vehicles per day. That average covers 96 highway road miles divided in 837 segments (average segment length 608 ft), together carrying 651,929 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈238 million per year). By highway travel volume, Anderson outranks 54% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 11.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.7%, highway truck share is 15% lower than the state average, marking Anderson as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 23% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Anderson's 11.7%. 35% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Anderson's roughly 1,228.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,245
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.
31.9 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.
7.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,458
The non-highway road network in Anderson County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,245 vehicles per day, 79% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,514 vehicles per day. That average covers 398 non-highway road miles divided in 3,796 segments (average segment length 554 ft), together carrying 650,782 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈238 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 13% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.1% is 56% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 23% of counties in Texas. 36% of counties in Texas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Anderson. The driver population here skews older than 57% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Anderson County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Anderson
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,739
6,895
-45.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.9%
9.8%
+11.7%
Truck % (Highway)
11.7%
13.8%
-15.1%
Avg. Travel Time
31.9 min
32.6 min
-2.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,739 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Anderson carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 35% of counties in Texas, at roughly 1,228 per day.
Drivers on Anderson roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,072 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 13% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Anderson County, Texas. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 10.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.7% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 71% above the daily average.
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)
