This page delivers traffic analytics for Brooks County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Brooks County, Texas among 164 road miles divided in 844 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 1,029 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.
3,289
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
30.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
58.7 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.
10.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$49,653
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,289 vehicles per day in Brooks County, Texas that results in 665,978 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈243 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 3 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 58.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Brooks sees 52% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,289 vehicles per day against 6,895), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Brooks accounts for about 0.1% of Texas's statewide total, at 665,978 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈243 million per year). Journey times run 80% higher than the state level, at 58.7 minutes on average. At 38% lower than the state level, the 10.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 57% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Brooks's 3,289 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 58.7 minutes is longer than 97% 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.
7,033
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
34.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
86.2 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.
15.0%
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.
$60,206
A significant volume of traffic in Brooks County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,033 vehicles per day, 204% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,310 vehicles per day. That average covers 68 highway road miles divided in 175 segments (average segment length 2,046 ft), together carrying 491,135 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈179 million per year). Trucks constitute 34.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 34.5%, highway truck share is 151% higher than the state average, marking Brooks as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 96% of counties in Texas. 78% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Brooks's roughly 2,426.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,310
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
51.5 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.
8.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$37,874
The non-highway road network in Brooks County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,310 vehicles per day, 67% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,033 vehicles per day. That average covers 97 non-highway road miles divided in 669 segments (average segment length 763 ft), together carrying 174,843 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈63.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 18.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 47% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (8.8%) runs 45% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 97% of counties in Texas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 4% of counties in Texas. 9% of counties in Texas have a younger driver population than Brooks.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Brooks County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Brooks
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,289
6,895
-52.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
30.2%
9.8%
+209.0%
Truck % (Highway)
34.5%
13.8%
+150.8%
Avg. Travel Time
58.7 min
32.6 min
+80.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,289 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Brooks carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 78% of counties in Texas, at roughly 2,426 per day.
Drivers on Brooks roads have a median age of 41 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $49,653 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 60% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Brooks 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 58.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM in the evening - about 50% 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)
