This page delivers traffic analytics for Castro County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Castro County, Texas among 224 road miles divided in 1,458 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 810 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.
1,344
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.
37.4 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.
4.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,985
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,344 vehicles per day in Castro County, Texas that results in 251,832 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈91.9 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 37.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Castro's average daily traffic volume is 81% lower than the state average - 1,344 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 251,832 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈91.9 million per year), roughly 0.0% of Texas's statewide total. At 37.4 minutes, the average travel time is 15% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 4.9% is 70% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Castro's 1,344 vehicles per day outpaces 11% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Castro runs longer than 69% 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.
3,466
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
54.0 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.
8.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,916
A significant volume of traffic in Castro County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,466 vehicles per day, 164% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,313 vehicles per day. That average covers 6 highway road miles divided in 21 segments (average segment length 1,566 ft), together carrying 21,394 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 17.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (17.6%) is 28% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Castro serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 60% of counties in Texas. Castro's highway truck count is higher than 26% of counties in Texas, at roughly 610 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,313
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.1 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.
4.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,006
The non-highway road network in Castro County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,313 vehicles per day, 62% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,466 vehicles per day. That average covers 218 non-highway road miles divided in 1,437 segments (average segment length 799 ft), together carrying 230,437 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈84.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 32% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.8% is 70% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 69% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Castro. Castro's average driver income exceeds 45% of counties in Texas. 40% of counties in Texas have a younger driver population than Castro.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Castro County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Castro
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,344
6,895
-80.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.4%
9.8%
+27.3%
Truck % (Highway)
17.6%
13.8%
+28.0%
Avg. Travel Time
37.4 min
32.6 min
+14.6%
How Castro County compares
Castro County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Castro County carries 61.4% less traffic on a typical road and is 50.6% less congested; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.
Castro County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Texas average for scale.
Highway travel volume places Castro County #224 of 227 in Texas - the bottom quarter of the state.
Where Castro 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
Castro County
Texas rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,344
#225 of 254
Highway vehicle-miles per day
21,394
#224 of 227
Truck share on highways
17.6%
#90 of 227
Highway trucks per day
610
#169 of 227
Average travel time
37.4 min
#79 of 254
Average driver income
$67,985
#140 of 254
Average driver age
44.5 yrs
#152 of 254
Castro County ranks #79 of 254 on average travel time but #224 of 227 on highway travel 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 1,344 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Castro's average travel time of 37.4 minutes is longer than 69% of counties in Texas.
Drivers on Castro roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,985 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 95% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Castro 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 5:00 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 17.6% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.4 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)
