This page delivers traffic analytics for Bastrop County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Bastrop County, Texas among 535 road miles divided in 10,423 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 271 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.
4,861
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.0 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.
13.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,793
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,861 vehicles per day in Bastrop County, Texas that results in 3,061,255 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion 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 34.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Bastrop's average daily traffic volume is 29% lower than the state average - 4,861 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 3,061,255 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year), about 0.4% of Texas's statewide total. At 34.0 minutes, the average travel time is 4% higher than the state level. At 16% lower than the state level, the 13.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 77% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Bastrop's 4,861 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 34.0 minutes is longer than 42% 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.
13,522
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.7 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.
27.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,419
A significant volume of traffic in Bastrop County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,522 vehicles per day, 250% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,866 vehicles per day. That average covers 134 highway road miles divided in 1,074 segments (average segment length 658 ft), together carrying 1,657,917 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈605 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 82% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 9.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.9%, highway truck share is 28% lower than the state average, marking Bastrop as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 7% of counties in Texas. By raw truck volume, Bastrop carries more highway trucks than 52% of counties in Texas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,866
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 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.
12.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,807
The non-highway road network in Bastrop County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,866 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,522 vehicles per day. That average covers 401 non-highway road miles divided in 9,349 segments (average segment length 227 ft), together carrying 1,403,338 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈512 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 32% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 12.1% is 24% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 42% of counties in Texas. Bastrop's average driver income exceeds 85% of counties in Texas. The driver population here skews older than 23% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 78% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
July is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Bastrop County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Bastrop
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,861
6,895
-29.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.4%
9.8%
-13.7%
Truck % (Highway)
9.9%
13.8%
-28.3%
Avg. Travel Time
34.0 min
32.6 min
+4.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,861 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Bastrop's highway truck share of 9.9% is higher than 7% of counties in Texas.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during March–May. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in July, averaging 4,519 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Bastrop roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $84,793 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 25% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Bastrop 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 8.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.9% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 78% 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)
