This page delivers traffic analytics for Baylor County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Baylor County, Texas among 187 road miles divided in 620 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 1,593 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.
1,769
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.8 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.
4.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,603
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,769 vehicles per day in Baylor County, Texas that results in 245,192 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈89.5 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 42.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 1,769 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Baylor carries 74% less traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 245,192 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈89.5 million per year), roughly 0.0% of Texas's statewide total. At 42.8 minutes, the average travel time is 31% higher than the state level. At 71% lower than the state level, the 4.8% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 21% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Baylor's 1,769 vehicles per day. 83% of counties in Texas have a shorter average travel time than Baylor's 42.8 minutes.
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.
2,725
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.8 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.
6.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,968
A significant volume of traffic in Baylor County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,725 vehicles per day, 146% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,106 vehicles per day. That average covers 87 highway road miles divided in 254 segments (average segment length 1,808 ft), together carrying 182,745 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈66.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 8% higher than the state average, at 14.8% - positioning Baylor as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 46% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Baylor's 14.8%. 5% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Baylor's roughly 404.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,106
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.2 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.
3.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,605
The non-highway road network in Baylor County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,106 vehicles per day, 59% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,725 vehicles per day. That average covers 100 non-highway road miles divided in 366 segments (average segment length 1,444 ft), together carrying 62,447 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈22.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 23% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (3.6%) runs 77% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 83% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Baylor. 3% of counties in Texas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Baylor. The driver population here skews older than 94% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 58% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 8% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Baylor County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Baylor
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,769
6,895
-74.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.0%
9.8%
+43.0%
Truck % (Highway)
14.8%
13.8%
+7.9%
Avg. Travel Time
42.8 min
32.6 min
+31.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,769 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Baylor skews older than 94% of counties in Texas.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,574 vehicles per day - a 11% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 14.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.8% on highways.
Approximately 7% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Baylor 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 58% 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)
