This page delivers traffic analytics for Dawson County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Dawson County, Texas among 316 road miles divided in 1,493 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 1,117 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.
2,834
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.7%
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.
7.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,342
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,834 vehicles per day in Dawson County, Texas that results in 597,575 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈218 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 48.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Dawson's average daily traffic volume is 59% lower than the state average - 2,834 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 597,575 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈218 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Texas's statewide total. At 48.3 minutes, the average travel time is 48% higher than the state level. At 54% lower than the state level, the 7.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 46% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Dawson's 2,834 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 48.3 minutes is longer than 92% of counties in Texas.
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.
5,981
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.
61.3 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.
8.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,675
A significant volume of traffic in Dawson County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,981 vehicles per day, 238% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,771 vehicles per day. That average covers 102 highway road miles divided in 377 segments (average segment length 1,432 ft), together carrying 397,122 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈145 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 8% higher than the state average, at 14.9% - positioning Dawson as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 47% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Dawson's 14.9%. 23% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Dawson's roughly 889.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,771
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.9 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.
7.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,830
The non-highway road network in Dawson County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,771 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,981 vehicles per day. That average covers 214 non-highway road miles divided in 1,116 segments (average segment length 1,011 ft), together carrying 200,453 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈73.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 24% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.2% is 55% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Dawson's overall average travel time exceeds 92% of counties in Texas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 60% of counties in Texas. The driver population here skews older than 13% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Dawson County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Dawson
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,834
6,895
-58.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.7%
9.8%
+40.0%
Truck % (Highway)
14.9%
13.8%
+8.1%
Avg. Travel Time
48.3 min
32.6 min
+48.0%
How Dawson County compares
Dawson County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Dawson County carries 61.0% more traffic on a typical road and is 37.7% more congested; it has the second busiest roads of the five. It is where traffic concentrates in this corner of the map - the local bottleneck, with more vehicles per road AND less room to absorb them.
Dawson County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Texas average for scale.
Dawson County sits in the top quarter of the Texas field on average travel time, at #20 of 254.
Where Dawson County sits among Texas'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
Dawson County
Texas rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,834
#137 of 254
Highway vehicle-miles per day
397,122
#142 of 227
Truck share on highways
14.9%
#121 of 227
Highway trucks per day
889
#175 of 227
Average travel time
48.3 min
#20 of 254
Average driver income
$72,342
#102 of 254
Average driver age
41.1 yrs
#222 of 254
Dawson County ranks #20 of 254 on average travel time but #222 of 254 on average driver age - 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 2,834 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Dawson carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 23% of counties in Texas, at roughly 889 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 13.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.9% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
Drivers on Dawson roads have a median age of 41 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $72,342 - 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)
