This page delivers traffic analytics for Brazos County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Brazos County, Texas among 642 road miles divided in 9,536 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 355 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.
7,472
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
19.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
33.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,748
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,472 vehicles per day in Brazos County, Texas that results in 4,804,379 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 7,472 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Brazos carries 8% more traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 4,804,379 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 billion per year), about 0.7% of Texas's statewide total. The average trip takes 34.2 minutes, 5% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 18% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 19.3% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 92% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Brazos's 7,472 vehicles per day. 45% of counties in Texas have a shorter average travel time than Brazos's 34.2 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.
15,196
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.
38.4 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.
28.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
35.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,755
A significant volume of traffic in Brazos County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 15,196 vehicles per day, 126% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,716 vehicles per day. That average covers 152 highway road miles divided in 850 segments (average segment length 944 ft), together carrying 2,194,198 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈801 million per year). 88% of counties in Texas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 10.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.6%, highway truck share is 23% lower than the state average, marking Brazos as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 13% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Brazos's 10.6%. By raw truck volume, Brazos carries more highway trucks than 56% 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.
6,716
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.8 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.
18.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
32.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,145
The non-highway road network in Brazos County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,716 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 15,196 vehicles per day. That average covers 490 non-highway road miles divided in 8,686 segments (average segment length 298 ft), together carrying 2,610,181 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈953 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 58% fewer trucks by share. At 15% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 18.4% signals more friction on local roads. 45% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Brazos. Trip origins here have higher average income than 56% of counties in Texas. Drivers here also skew toward the lowest median age in Texas, at 33 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 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 7% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -22% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Brazos County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Brazos
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,472
6,895
+8.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.3%
9.8%
-25.6%
Truck % (Highway)
10.6%
13.8%
-22.7%
Avg. Travel Time
34.2 min
32.6 min
+4.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,472 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 33 years, Brazos has the lowest driver age of any county in Texas.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,821 vehicles per day - a 22% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Brazos roads have a median age of 33 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,748 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 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.
Approximately 16% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Brazos 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 7.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.6% on highways.
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)
