This page delivers traffic analytics for Cherokee County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cherokee County, Texas among 544 road miles divided in 4,401 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 653 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.
3,329
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
7.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,763
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,329 vehicles per day in Cherokee County, Texas that results in 1,354,516 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈494 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 3,329 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Cherokee carries 52% less traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Cherokee accounts for about 0.2% of Texas's statewide total, at 1,354,516 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈494 million per year). Journey times run 3% higher than the state level, at 33.6 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 7.9% is 52% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Cherokee carries more traffic than 57% of counties in Texas. 39% of counties in Texas have a shorter average travel time than Cherokee's 33.6 minutes.
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.
9,716
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.7 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.
14.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,404
A significant volume of traffic in Cherokee County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,716 vehicles per day, 366% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,084 vehicles per day. That average covers 92 highway road miles divided in 718 segments (average segment length 679 ft), together carrying 649,296 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈237 million per year). 54% of counties in Texas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 10.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 24% lower than the state average, at 10.4% - positioning Cherokee as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 11% of counties in Texas. 33% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Cherokee's roughly 1,010.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,084
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.8 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.
6.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,087
The non-highway road network in Cherokee County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,084 vehicles per day, 79% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,716 vehicles per day. That average covers 452 non-highway road miles divided in 3,683 segments (average segment length 648 ft), together carrying 705,220 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈257 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 28% lower than on highways. At 59% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.5% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 39% of counties in Texas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 40% of counties in Texas. The driver population here skews older than 53% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 70% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 8% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -6% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Cherokee County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cherokee
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,329
6,895
-51.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.9%
9.8%
-9.1%
Truck % (Highway)
10.4%
13.8%
-24.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.6 min
32.6 min
+3.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,329 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Cherokee's highway truck share of 10.4% is higher than 11% of counties in Texas.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cherokee 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 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 70% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 8% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 3,114 vehicles per day - a 6% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Cherokee roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,763 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
