This page delivers traffic analytics for Colfax County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Colfax County, New Mexico among 399 road miles divided in 1,662 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 1,269 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.
2,924
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.1 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.
6.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
58.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,389
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,924 vehicles per day in Colfax County, New Mexico that results in 1,118,948 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈408 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: Colfax sees 36% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,924 vehicles per day against 4,562), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,118,948 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈408 million per year), roughly 1.7% of New Mexico's statewide total. At 35.1 minutes, the average travel time is 3% higher than the state level. At 58% lower than the state level, the 6.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Colfax carries more traffic than 44% of counties in New Mexico. Its average travel time of 35.1 minutes is longer than 47% 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.
4,624
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.2 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.
9.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,095
A significant volume of traffic in Colfax County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,624 vehicles per day, 78% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,592 vehicles per day. That average covers 188 highway road miles divided in 272 segments (average segment length 3,655 ft), together carrying 708,038 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈258 million per year). 52% of counties in New Mexico move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 21.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 5% lower than the state average, at 21.2% - positioning Colfax as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 55% of counties in New Mexico see a lower highway truck share than Colfax's 21.2%. By raw truck volume, Colfax carries more highway trucks than 39% of counties in New Mexico.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,592
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
5.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
59.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,035
The non-highway road network in Colfax County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,592 vehicles per day, 44% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,624 vehicles per day. That average covers 211 non-highway road miles divided in 1,390 segments (average segment length 802 ft), together carrying 410,910 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈150 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 64% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.2% is 65% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Colfax's overall average travel time exceeds 47% of counties in New Mexico. Colfax's average driver income exceeds 47% of counties in New Mexico. The driver population here skews older than 97% of counties in New Mexico.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 4% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +31% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -25% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Colfax County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +31% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Colfax
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,924
4,562
-35.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.2%
16.2%
-0.4%
Truck % (Highway)
21.2%
22.2%
-4.6%
Avg. Travel Time
35.1 min
34.0 min
+3.1%
How Colfax County compares
Colfax County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Colfax County moves 2.6 times the total daily travel and sees 21.9% shorter typical trips; it has the second busiest roads of the five. Busier roads and shorter trips together - destinations here sit closer to one another than in the areas around it.
Colfax County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the New Mexico average for scale.
Colfax County sits in New Mexico's top three on average driver age.
Where Colfax 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
Colfax County
New Mexico rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,924
#19 of 33
Highway vehicle-miles per day
708,038
#16 of 32
Truck share on highways
21.2%
#15 of 32
Highway trucks per day
979
#20 of 32
Average travel time
35.1 min
#18 of 33
Average driver income
$57,389
#18 of 33
Average driver age
58.4 yrs
#2 of 33
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,924 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Colfax skews older than 97% of counties in New Mexico.
Drivers on Colfax roads have a median age of 58 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $57,389 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 77% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 31% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 2,204 vehicles per day - a 25% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 29% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Colfax 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 16.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 21.2% on highways.
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)
