This page delivers traffic analytics for Blanco County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Blanco County, Texas among 201 road miles divided in 2,587 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 410 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.
4,563
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.
46.8 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.
9.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,943
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,563 vehicles per day in Blanco County, Texas that results in 810,618 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈296 million 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 46.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Blanco's average daily traffic volume is 34% lower than the state average - 4,563 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Blanco accounts for about 0.1% of Texas's statewide total, at 810,618 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈296 million per year). Journey times run 43% higher than the state level, at 46.8 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 9.5% is 42% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Blanco carries more traffic than 74% of counties in Texas. Its average travel time of 46.8 minutes is longer than 91% 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.
10,211
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
52.0 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.
14.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$90,765
A significant volume of traffic in Blanco County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,211 vehicles per day, 586% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,488 vehicles per day. That average covers 67 highway road miles divided in 912 segments (average segment length 388 ft), together carrying 642,110 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈234 million per year). By highway travel volume, Blanco outranks 53% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 10.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.6%, highway truck share is 23% lower than the state average, marking Blanco as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 12% of counties in Texas. 42% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Blanco's roughly 1,077.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,488
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.9 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.
6.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$96,534
The non-highway road network in Blanco County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,488 vehicles per day, 85% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,211 vehicles per day. That average covers 134 non-highway road miles divided in 1,675 segments (average segment length 421 ft), together carrying 168,509 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈61.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 34% fewer trucks by share. At 58% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.7% signals easier movement on local roads. Blanco's overall average travel time exceeds 91% of counties in Texas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 91% of counties in Texas. 91% of counties in Texas have a younger driver population than Blanco.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Blanco County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Blanco
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,563
6,895
-33.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.8%
9.8%
+0.4%
Truck % (Highway)
10.6%
13.8%
-23.3%
Avg. Travel Time
46.8 min
32.6 min
+43.3%
How Blanco County compares
Blanco County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Blanco County moves 20.4% of the total daily travel and is 44.9% less congested; it has the quietest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.
Blanco County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Texas average for scale.
Average travel time places Blanco County #25 of 254 in Texas - the top quarter of the state.
Where Blanco 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
Blanco County
Texas rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
4,563
#68 of 254
Highway vehicle-miles per day
642,110
#107 of 227
Truck share on highways
10.6%
#201 of 227
Highway trucks per day
1,077
#132 of 227
Average travel time
46.8 min
#25 of 254
Average driver income
$91,943
#25 of 254
Average driver age
51.7 yrs
#25 of 254
Blanco County ranks #25 of 254 on average travel time but #201 of 227 on truck share on highways - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,563 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Blanco's highway truck share of 10.6% is higher than 12% of counties in Texas.
The average travel time for drivers is 46.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Blanco roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $91,943 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.6% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 93% 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)
