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Catron County, New Mexico Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Catron County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Catron County, New Mexico among 130 road miles divided in 567 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 1,206 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

643

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

14.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

55.0 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.

2.9%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

45.7 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$32,162

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 643 vehicles per day in Catron County, New Mexico that results in 84,494 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈30.8 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 55.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the New Mexico state averages: Catron sees 86% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (643 vehicles per day against 4,562), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 84,494 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈30.8 million per year), about 0.1% of New Mexico's statewide total. Journey times run 62% higher than the state level, at 55.0 minutes on average. Congestion runs 80% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 2.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Catron's 643 vehicles per day outpaces 3% of counties in New Mexico. Its average travel time of 55.0 minutes is longer than 91% of counties in New Mexico.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

643

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

14.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

55.0 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.

2.9%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

45.7 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$32,162

The non-highway road network in Catron County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 643 vehicles per day. That average covers 130 non-highway road miles divided in 567 segments (average segment length 1,206 ft), together carrying 84,494 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈30.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.0% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 81% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 2.9% signals easier movement on local roads. 91% of counties in New Mexico see shorter overall travel times than Catron. At $32,162, the average driver income for trips originating here is the lowest in New Mexico. The driver population here skews older than 41% of counties in New Mexico.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Catron County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Catron

New Mexico
Average

Difference

Traffic

643

4,562

-85.9%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

14.0%

16.2%

-13.7%

Truck % (Highway)

22.2%

Avg. Travel Time

55.0 min

34.0 min

+61.6%

How Catron County compares

Catron County against nearby areas

Against the 4 nearest areas, Catron County moves 6.5% of the total daily travel and carries 77.6% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quieter and more local than the areas around it on both counts: less traffic, and less of what there is arriving by truck.

Catron County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the New Mexico average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Catron County64314.0%84,49455.0 min2.9%
Cibola County, New Mexico2,42730.7%2,174,34830.9 min8.1%
Greenlee County, Arizona2,60812.9%256,98642.4 min7.9%
Socorro County, New Mexico2,01220.4%1,312,40345.7 min5.7%
Valencia County, New Mexico4,4129.9%1,446,26830.2 min17.9%
New Mexico average4,56216.2%N/A34.0 min14.4%

Catron County ranked within New Mexico

Catron County records the lowest average driver income in New Mexico.

Where Catron County sits among New Mexico'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.
MeasureCatron CountyNew Mexico rank
Traffic volume (AADT)643#32 of 33
Average travel time55.0 min#4 of 33
Average driver income$32,162#33 of 33
Average driver age45.7 yrs#20 of 33

Catron County ranks #4 of 33 on average travel time but #32 of 33 on average daily traffic volume. Some of the longest trips in New Mexico on some of its emptiest roads - distance, not congestion, is what sets travel time here.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

New MexicoDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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