This page delivers traffic analytics for Donley County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Donley County, Texas among 173 road miles divided in 800 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 1,141 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.
3,272
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
27.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.0 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.
6.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,872
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,272 vehicles per day in Donley County, Texas that results in 598,939 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈219 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 40.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Donley sees 53% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,272 vehicles per day against 6,895), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 598,939 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈219 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Texas's statewide total. At 40.0 minutes, the average travel time is 23% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 58% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 56% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Donley's 3,272 vehicles per day. On travel time, Donley runs longer than 77% 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.
8,862
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
28.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
53.2 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.
15.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,985
A significant volume of traffic in Donley County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,862 vehicles per day, 1662% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 503 vehicles per day. That average covers 89 highway road miles divided in 265 segments (average segment length 1,782 ft), together carrying 564,495 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈206 million per year). Trucks constitute 28.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 28.8%, highway truck share is 110% higher than the state average, marking Donley as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 91% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Donley's 28.8%. 64% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Donley's roughly 2,556.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
503
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.5 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.
2.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,516
The non-highway road network in Donley County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 503 vehicles per day, 94% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,862 vehicles per day. That average covers 83 non-highway road miles divided in 535 segments (average segment length 823 ft), together carrying 34,443 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈12.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 61% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 2.7% is 83% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 77% of counties in Texas. 26% of counties in Texas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Donley. 54% of counties in Texas have a younger driver population than Donley.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 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 19% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +2% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -6% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Donley 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
Donley
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,272
6,895
-52.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
27.8%
9.8%
+184.9%
Truck % (Highway)
28.8%
13.8%
+109.7%
Avg. Travel Time
40.0 min
32.6 min
+22.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,272 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Donley's average travel time of 40.0 minutes is longer than 77% of counties in Texas.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 50% above the daily average.
Approximately 35% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Donley 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 2% higher during March–May. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 3,072 vehicles per day - a 6% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 27.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 28.8% on highways.
Drivers on Donley roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $62,872 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 40.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
