This page delivers traffic analytics for Carson County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Carson County, Texas among 318 road miles divided in 1,318 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 1,275 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.
1,864
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
27.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.2 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.
6.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,480
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,864 vehicles per day in Carson County, Texas that results in 862,013 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈315 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 40.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Carson's average daily traffic volume is 73% lower than the state average - 1,864 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 862,013 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈315 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Texas's statewide total. At 40.2 minutes, the average travel time is 23% higher than the state level. At 58% lower than the state level, the 6.8% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Carson carries more traffic than 23% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Carson runs longer than 78% 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.
5,374
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
32.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.3 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.
9.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,237
A significant volume of traffic in Carson County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,374 vehicles per day, 373% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,137 vehicles per day. That average covers 135 highway road miles divided in 226 segments (average segment length 3,148 ft), together carrying 684,247 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈250 million per year). 56% of counties in Texas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 32.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (32.0%) is 133% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Carson serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Carson's highway truck share (32.0%) is higher than 93% of counties in Texas. By raw truck volume, Carson carries more highway trucks than 60% 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.
1,137
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.5 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.
6.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,064
The non-highway road network in Carson County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,137 vehicles per day, 79% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,374 vehicles per day. That average covers 183 non-highway road miles divided in 1,092 segments (average segment length 887 ft), together carrying 177,766 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈64.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 64% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (6.3%) runs 61% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Carson's overall average travel time exceeds 78% of counties in Texas. Carson's average driver income exceeds 72% of counties in Texas. Carson's median driver age is higher than 43% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 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 20% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +2% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -6% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Carson County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +2% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Carson
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,864
6,895
-73.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
27.8%
9.8%
+184.7%
Truck % (Highway)
32.0%
13.8%
+132.9%
Avg. Travel Time
40.2 min
32.6 min
+23.2%
How Carson County compares
Carson County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Carson County carries 52.6% less traffic on a typical road and is 35.2% less congested; it has the quietest roads of the five. Freight passes through here that never reaches the areas around it: the truck share is high precisely because the local car traffic is not.
Carson County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Texas average for scale.
Truck share on highways places Carson County #16 of 227 in Texas - the top quarter of the state.
Where Carson 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
Carson County
Texas rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,864
#195 of 254
Highway vehicle-miles per day
684,247
#100 of 227
Truck share on highways
32.0%
#16 of 227
Highway trucks per day
1,721
#92 of 227
Average travel time
40.2 min
#57 of 254
Average driver income
$76,480
#73 of 254
Average driver age
44.9 yrs
#144 of 254
Carson County ranks #16 of 227 on truck share on highways but #195 of 254 on average daily traffic volume - 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 1,864 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Carson have higher average income than 72% of counties in Texas.
The average travel time for drivers is 40.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 2% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 1,755 vehicles per day - a 6% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 27.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 32.0% on highways.
Approximately 62% of highway traffic and 26% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Carson 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.
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)
