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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day3,739 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 10.9% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 31.9 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 9.6% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 46.3 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $66,072 |
Our data shows 3,739 vehicles per day on the average road in Anderson County, Texas, and 1,302,711 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈475 million per year) across its 495 miles of monitored roads. About 1 in 9 vehicles is a truck, in line with Texas (9.8%).
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 - less drive-by exposure for retail, but easier access for deliveries. Network-wide, Anderson accounts for about 0.2% of Texas's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 63% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Anderson's 3,739 vehicles per day.
At 31.9 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Its average travel time of 31.9 minutes is shorter than 77% of counties in Texas.
The congestion ratio of 9.6% is 41% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
| Traffic | vehicles per day10,514 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 11.7% |
| Average travel time | 31.7 min |
| Congestion ratio | 21.0% |
| Drivers’ average age | 46.8 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $64,818 |
Travel in Anderson County, Texas splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (50% of vehicle-miles) on highways. 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.
Highways make up 19% of the monitored road miles (96 miles, 837 segments), so they carry more than their share: 651,929 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈238 million per year).
By highway travel volume, Anderson outranks 54% of counties in Texas.
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.7%) is 15% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.
77% of counties in Texas see a higher highway truck share than Anderson's 11.7%. 65% of counties in Texas see more highway trucks per day than Anderson's roughly 1,228.
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,245 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 10.1% |
| Average travel time | 31.9 min |
| Congestion ratio | 7.1% |
| Drivers’ average age | 45.1 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $67,458 |
Travel in Anderson County, Texas splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (50% of vehicle-miles) on local roads. On the average non-highway road, that comes to 2,245 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 81% of the monitored road miles (398 miles in 3,796 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 650,782 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈238 million per year). Trucks make up 10.1% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 10 vehicles.
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 13% lower than the highway network.
At 56% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.1% signals easier movement on local roads.
Anderson's average driver income is lower than 64% of counties in Texas. The driver population here skews older than 57% of counties in Texas.
The average daily traffic per road sets Anderson County apart: 46% below the Texas average. Its highway truck share is also 15% below.
| Metric | Anderson County | 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% |
Anderson County tracks the 4 areas around it closely - no measure in this table sets it far apart from the areas immediately next to it, though it has the second busiest roads of the five.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | 3,739 | 10.9% | 1,302,711 | 31.9 min | 9.6% |
| Henderson County, Texas | 5,605 | 8.3% | 2,190,355 | 29.3 min | 17.8% |
| Freestone County, Texas | 2,825 | 18.5% | 1,511,874 | 33.9 min | 9.0% |
| Cherokee County, Texas | 3,329 | 8.9% | 1,354,516 | 33.6 min | 7.9% |
| Leon County, Texas | 2,873 | 16.7% | 1,659,434 | 39.4 min | 8.3% |
| Texas average | 6,895 | 9.8% | N/A | 32.6 min | 16.4% |
Average travel time places Anderson County #197 of 254 in Texas - the bottom quarter of the state.
| Measure | Anderson County | Texas rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 3,739 | #94 of 254 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 651,929 | #104 of 227 |
| Truck share on highways | 11.7% | #176 of 227 |
| Highway trucks per day | 1,228 | #147 of 227 |
| Average travel time | 31.9 min | #197 of 254 |
| Average driver income | $66,072 | #163 of 254 |
| Average driver age | 46.3 yrs | #111 of 254 |
Traffic concentrates on a few corridors: the three busiest roads average 12,984 vehicles a day, against 3,739 on the average road in Anderson County.
Loop 256 leads with 13,852 vehicles a day, 1,087 of them trucks (7.8%). US 79 carries the most trucks, 1,884 a day (21.2% of its traffic), although it is not among the 5 busiest roads overall.
Freight stands out on US 79: trucks are 21.2% of the traffic there, against 10.9% county-wide.
Elm Street carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 43.0 minutes against 31.9 county-wide.
Loop 256 is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 32% longer than at free-flow speed, against 10% county-wide.
Delays build on Frankston Highway: its congestion ratio of 29% over free-flow time is well above the county's 10%.
The busiest stretch of Crockett Road carries 3.3 times the county average; trucks are 6.1% of it, below the county-wide 10.9%.
On its busiest stretch, Oak Street carries 3.2 times the county average; trucks are 12.7% of it, above the county-wide 10.9%.
Elm Street peaks at 10,524 vehicles a day, 2.8 times the county average; trucks are 10.4% of it, in line with the county-wide 10.9%.
US 79 carries 2.4 times the county average at its busiest, 1,884 of them trucks (21.2%, above the county-wide 10.9%).
US 287 carries 2.1 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 30.3 minutes.
The average monitored road in Anderson carries 3,739 vehicles per day, 46% less than the Texas average of 6,895.
Anderson carries fewer highway trucks by raw volume than 65% of counties in Texas, at roughly 1,228 per day.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM - about 71% above the daily average.
Trucks make up about 10.9% of all traffic in Anderson County, Texas, with about the same share on highways (11.7%).
Approximately 13% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Anderson County, Texas. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
The average trip in Anderson takes 31.9 minutes, about the same as the Texas average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Drivers on Anderson roads have a median age of 46 years, older than the Texas average of 42, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,072, 27% below the Texas average.
Loop 256 carries the most, 13,852 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Frankston Highway (12,825), Crockett Road (12,275), Oak Street (12,044), Elm Street (10,524). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
US 79, with about 1,884 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 21.2% of its 8,891 vehicles.
About 13,852 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 1,087 trucks (7.8%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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