This page delivers traffic analytics for Deaf Smith County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Deaf Smith County, Texas among 229 road miles divided in 1,189 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 1,019 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.
3,463
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.5 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.
8.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,785
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,463 vehicles per day in Deaf Smith County, Texas that results in 499,756 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈182 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 36.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Deaf Smith's average daily traffic volume is 50% lower than the state average - 3,463 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Deaf Smith accounts for about 0.1% of Texas's statewide total, at 499,756 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈182 million per year). At 36.5 minutes, the average travel time is 12% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 48% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.5% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Deaf Smith carries more traffic than 60% of counties in Texas. 62% of counties in Texas have a shorter average travel time than Deaf Smith's 36.5 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.
8,566
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
46.3 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.
12.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,667
A significant volume of traffic in Deaf Smith County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,566 vehicles per day, 239% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,529 vehicles per day. That average covers 47 highway road miles divided in 184 segments (average segment length 1,336 ft), together carrying 302,318 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈110 million per year). Trucks constitute 22.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 61% higher than the state average, at 22.1% - positioning Deaf Smith as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Deaf Smith's highway truck share (22.1%) is higher than 78% of counties in Texas. Deaf Smith's highway truck count is higher than 54% of counties in Texas, at roughly 1,891 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,529
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.
34.7 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.
7.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,455
The non-highway road network in Deaf Smith County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,529 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,566 vehicles per day. That average covers 183 non-highway road miles divided in 1,005 segments (average segment length 961 ft), together carrying 197,437 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈72.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 61% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (7.8%) runs 51% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Deaf Smith's overall average travel time exceeds 62% of counties in Texas. Deaf Smith's average driver income exceeds 56% of counties in Texas. 29% of counties in Texas have a younger driver population than Deaf Smith.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Deaf Smith County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Deaf Smith
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,463
6,895
-49.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.8%
9.8%
+71.6%
Truck % (Highway)
22.1%
13.8%
+60.6%
Avg. Travel Time
36.5 min
32.6 min
+11.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,463 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Deaf Smith skews older than 29% of counties in Texas.
Drivers on Deaf Smith roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,785 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 60% above the daily average.
Approximately 27% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Deaf Smith 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.
Trucks account for approximately 16.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.1% 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)
