This page delivers traffic analytics for Chaves County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Chaves County, New Mexico among 739 road miles divided in 6,192 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 630 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.
3,242
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.1 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.
9.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,782
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,242 vehicles per day in Chaves County, New Mexico that results in 1,577,264 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈576 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 38.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: Chaves's average daily traffic volume is 29% lower than the state average - 3,242 vehicles per day against 4,562 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,577,264 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈576 million per year), roughly 2.5% of New Mexico's statewide total. Journey times run 12% higher than the state level, at 38.1 minutes on average. At 34% lower than the state level, the 9.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Chaves's 3,242 vehicles per day outpaces 59% of counties in New Mexico. On travel time, Chaves runs longer than 66% of counties in New Mexico.
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.
2,267
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.2 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.
5.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,319
A significant volume of traffic in Chaves County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,267 vehicles per day, 32% less than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,336 vehicles per day. That average covers 294 highway road miles divided in 546 segments (average segment length 2,847 ft), together carrying 610,517 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈223 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.9%, highway truck share is 33% lower than the state average, marking Chaves as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 32% of counties in New Mexico see a lower highway truck share than Chaves's 14.9%. Chaves's highway truck count is higher than 6% of counties in New Mexico, at roughly 338 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,336
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.6 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.
9.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,245
The non-highway road network in Chaves County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,336 vehicles per day, 47% more than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,267 vehicles per day. That average covers 445 non-highway road miles divided in 5,646 segments (average segment length 416 ft), together carrying 966,747 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈353 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 57% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.9% is 34% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 66% of counties in New Mexico see shorter overall travel times than Chaves. Chaves's average driver income exceeds 66% of counties in New Mexico. Chaves's median driver age is higher than 28% of counties in New Mexico.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Chaves County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Chaves
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,242
4,562
-28.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.7%
16.2%
-40.2%
Truck % (Highway)
14.9%
22.2%
-32.8%
Avg. Travel Time
38.1 min
34.0 min
+12.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,242 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Chaves have higher average income than 66% of counties in New Mexico.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Chaves County, New Mexico. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 9.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.9% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 72% 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)
