This page delivers traffic analytics for Cibola County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cibola County, New Mexico among 370 road miles divided in 1,613 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 1,212 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.
2,427
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
30.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.9 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.
8.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,562
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,427 vehicles per day in Cibola County, New Mexico that results in 2,174,348 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈794 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 3 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: Cibola sees 47% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,427 vehicles per day against 4,562), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Cibola accounts for about 3.4% of New Mexico's statewide total, at 2,174,348 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈794 million per year). Journey times run 9% lower than the state level, at 30.9 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 8.1% is 44% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Cibola carries more traffic than 31% of counties in New Mexico. On travel time, Cibola runs longer than 12% 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.
13,020
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
33.0%
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.
29.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,505
A significant volume of traffic in Cibola County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,020 vehicles per day, 715% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,598 vehicles per day. That average covers 143 highway road miles divided in 117 segments (average segment length 6,454 ft), together carrying 1,962,208 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈716 million per year). 81% of counties in New Mexico move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 33.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (33.0%) is 49% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Cibola serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 84% of counties in New Mexico see a lower highway truck share than Cibola's 33.0%. Cibola also moves the highest raw count of highway trucks in New Mexico, at roughly 4,533 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,598
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.5 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.
6.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,017
The non-highway road network in Cibola County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,598 vehicles per day, 88% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,020 vehicles per day. That average covers 227 non-highway road miles divided in 1,496 segments (average segment length 802 ft), together carrying 212,139 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈77.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 74% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 6.4% is 58% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 12% of counties in New Mexico see shorter overall travel times than Cibola. 41% of counties in New Mexico see lower average driver income among trip origins than Cibola. The driver population here skews older than 47% of counties in New Mexico.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 49% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 12% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +2% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
September is the quietest month, with volumes -2% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Cibola County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +2% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cibola
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,427
4,562
-46.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
30.7%
16.2%
+88.7%
Truck % (Highway)
33.0%
22.2%
+48.9%
Avg. Travel Time
30.9 min
34.0 min
-9.3%
How Cibola County compares
Cibola County against nearby areas
Against the 4 nearest areas, Cibola County is 58.0% less congested and runs 16.6 percentage points more truck traffic; 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.
Cibola County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the New Mexico average for scale.
On highway truck volume, Cibola County tops the New Mexico field outright.
Where Cibola 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.
Measure
Cibola County
New Mexico rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,427
#23 of 33
Highway vehicle-miles per day
1,962,208
#7 of 32
Truck share on highways
33.0%
#6 of 32
Highway trucks per day
4,302
#1 of 32
Average travel time
30.9 min
#29 of 33
Average driver income
$56,562
#20 of 33
Average driver age
46.7 yrs
#18 of 33
Cibola County ranks #1 of 32 on highway truck volume but #29 of 33 on average travel time - 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 2,427 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Cibola carries the highest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in New Mexico, at roughly 4,533 trucks per day.
Drivers on Cibola roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,562 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 69% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cibola 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 49% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 2% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in September, averaging 2,370 vehicles per day - a 2% decrease from the annual 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)
