This page delivers traffic analytics for Dimmit County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Dimmit County, Texas among 251 road miles divided in 1,409 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 941 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.
3,046
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.7 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.
7.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,010
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,046 vehicles per day in Dimmit County, Texas that results in 601,011 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈219 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 36.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Dimmit's average daily traffic volume is 56% lower than the state average - 3,046 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 601,011 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈219 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Texas's statewide total. Journey times run 13% higher than the state level, at 36.7 minutes on average. Congestion runs 51% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 51% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Dimmit's 3,046 vehicles per day. On travel time, Dimmit runs longer than 64% 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.
6,742
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.3 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.
12.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,470
A significant volume of traffic in Dimmit County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,742 vehicles per day, 337% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,545 vehicles per day. That average covers 58 highway road miles divided in 407 segments (average segment length 758 ft), together carrying 318,058 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈116 million per year). Trucks constitute 19.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 19.2%, highway truck share is 39% higher than the state average, marking Dimmit as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 69% of counties in Texas. Dimmit's highway truck count is higher than 43% of counties in Texas, at roughly 1,293 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,545
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.0 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.
6.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,486
The non-highway road network in Dimmit County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,545 vehicles per day, 77% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,742 vehicles per day. That average covers 193 non-highway road miles divided in 1,002 segments (average segment length 1,016 ft), together carrying 282,953 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈103 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 31% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 6.1% is 62% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 64% of counties in Texas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 5% of counties in Texas. Dimmit's median driver age is higher than 4% 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 50% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 26% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +2% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
July is the quietest month, with volumes -4% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Dimmit County, Texas, 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
Dimmit
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,046
6,895
-55.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.4%
9.8%
+67.9%
Truck % (Highway)
19.2%
13.8%
+39.4%
Avg. Travel Time
36.7 min
32.6 min
+12.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,046 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Dimmit skews older than 4% of counties in Texas.
Drivers on Dimmit roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $52,010 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 2% higher during March–May. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in July, averaging 2,922 vehicles per day - a 4% decrease from the annual average.
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 50% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 16.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.2% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 16% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Dimmit 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.
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)
