This page delivers traffic analytics for Bell County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Bell County, Texas among 1,035 road miles divided in 20,333 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 269 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.
7,307
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.5 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.
17.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,169
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,307 vehicles per day in Bell County, Texas that results in 9,002,021 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.3 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 7,307 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Bell carries 6% more traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Bell accounts for about 1.2% of Texas's statewide total, at 9,002,021 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.3 billion per year). At 33.5 minutes, the average travel time is 3% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 17.1% is 4% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Bell's 7,307 vehicles per day outpaces 92% of counties in Texas. Its average travel time of 33.5 minutes is longer than 38% 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.
22,534
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.5 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.
34.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,097
A significant volume of traffic in Bell County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 22,534 vehicles per day, 245% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,522 vehicles per day. That average covers 184 highway road miles divided in 997 segments (average segment length 976 ft), together carrying 4,772,746 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year). 96% of counties in Texas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 14.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 3% higher than the state average, at 14.2% - positioning Bell as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 42% of counties in Texas. 94% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Bell's roughly 3,207.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,522
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
16.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,213
The non-highway road network in Bell County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,522 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 22,534 vehicles per day. That average covers 851 non-highway road miles divided in 19,336 segments (average segment length 232 ft), together carrying 4,229,275 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 66% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 16.2% is 1% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. 38% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Bell. 78% of counties in Texas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Bell. The driver population here skews older than 3% 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 65% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 12% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
April is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Bell County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Bell
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,307
6,895
+6.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.8%
9.8%
+0.3%
Truck % (Highway)
14.2%
13.8%
+3.5%
Avg. Travel Time
33.5 min
32.6 min
+2.5%
How Bell County compares
Bell County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Bell County is 47.2% more congested and carries 52.3% more traffic on a typical road; it has the second busiest roads of the five. It is where traffic concentrates in this corner of the map - the local bottleneck, with more vehicles per road AND less room to absorb them.
Bell County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Texas average for scale.
Average driver age places Bell County #246 of 254 in Texas - the bottom quarter of the state.
Where Bell County sits among Texas's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Bell County
Texas rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
7,307
#22 of 254
Highway vehicle-miles per day
4,772,746
#11 of 227
Truck share on highways
14.2%
#131 of 227
Highway trucks per day
3,207
#14 of 227
Average travel time
33.5 min
#159 of 254
Average driver income
$78,169
#55 of 254
Average driver age
39.6 yrs
#246 of 254
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #11 of 227 on highway travel volume, against #246 of 254 on average driver age.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,307 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Bell skews older than 3% of counties in Texas.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Bell 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 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in April, averaging 6,423 vehicles per day - a 12% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Bell roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $78,169 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
