This page delivers traffic analytics for Caldwell County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Caldwell County, Texas among 362 road miles divided in 5,363 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 356 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.
4,370
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.0 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.
10.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,627
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,370 vehicles per day in Caldwell County, Texas that results in 1,509,682 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈551 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 40.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Caldwell's average daily traffic volume is 37% lower than the state average - 4,370 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Caldwell accounts for about 0.2% of Texas's statewide total, at 1,509,682 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈551 million per year). At 40.0 minutes, the average travel time is 22% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 38% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.2% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Caldwell carries more traffic than 72% of counties in Texas. Its average travel time of 40.0 minutes is longer than 76% 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.
12,325
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.8 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.
17.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,640
A significant volume of traffic in Caldwell County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 12,325 vehicles per day, 286% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,191 vehicles per day. That average covers 82 highway road miles divided in 692 segments (average segment length 623 ft), together carrying 693,184 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈253 million per year). By highway travel volume, Caldwell outranks 57% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 18.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 36% higher than the state average, at 18.7% - positioning Caldwell as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 65% of counties in Texas. Caldwell's highway truck count is higher than 58% of counties in Texas, at roughly 2,300 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,191
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.2 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.
9.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,593
The non-highway road network in Caldwell County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,191 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 12,325 vehicles per day. That average covers 280 non-highway road miles divided in 4,671 segments (average segment length 317 ft), together carrying 816,498 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈298 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 62% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.1% is 43% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Caldwell's overall average travel time exceeds 76% of counties in Texas. 64% of counties in Texas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Caldwell. 17% of counties in Texas have a younger driver population than Caldwell.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Caldwell County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Caldwell
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,370
6,895
-36.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.4%
9.8%
+27.2%
Truck % (Highway)
18.7%
13.8%
+35.7%
Avg. Travel Time
40.0 min
32.6 min
+22.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,370 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Caldwell carries more traffic than 72% of counties in Texas, averaging 4,370 vehicles per day.
Approximately 19% of highway traffic and 21% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Caldwell County, Texas.
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 75% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 12.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.7% on highways.
Drivers on Caldwell roads have a median age of 42 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $73,627 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 40.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
