This page delivers traffic analytics for El Paso County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for El Paso County, Texas among 1,677 road miles divided in 34,158 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 259 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.
6,990
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
20.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,742
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,990 vehicles per day in El Paso County, Texas that results in 15,308,116 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.6 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: El Paso's average daily traffic volume is 1% higher than the state average - 6,990 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 15,308,116 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.6 billion per year), roughly 2.1% of Texas's statewide total. The average trip takes 29.8 minutes, 9% lower than the state level. At 25% higher than the state level, the 20.5% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 90% of counties in Texas see less traffic than El Paso's 6,990 vehicles per day. On travel time, El Paso runs longer than 5% 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.
21,851
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
35.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,074
A significant volume of traffic in El Paso County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 21,851 vehicles per day, 250% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,247 vehicles per day. That average covers 351 highway road miles divided in 1,626 segments (average segment length 1,140 ft), together carrying 7,329,225 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.7 billion per year). By highway travel volume, El Paso outranks 97% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 10.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.6%, highway truck share is 23% lower than the state average, marking El Paso as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 12% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than El Paso's 10.6%. 71% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than El Paso's roughly 2,312.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,247
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.9 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.
19.8%
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.
$69,170
The non-highway road network in El Paso County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,247 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 21,851 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,326 non-highway road miles divided in 32,532 segments (average segment length 215 ft), together carrying 7,978,891 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.9 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 57% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 19.8% is 24% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. El Paso's overall average travel time exceeds 5% of counties in Texas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 49% of counties in Texas. The driver population here skews older than 5% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 13% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -3% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In El Paso County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
El Paso
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,990
6,895
+1.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.5%
9.8%
-23.7%
Truck % (Highway)
10.6%
13.8%
-23.1%
Avg. Travel Time
29.8 min
32.6 min
-8.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,990 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
El Paso's highway truck share of 10.6% is higher than 12% of counties in Texas.
Approximately 5% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside El Paso 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.
Drivers on El Paso roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $68,742 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 6,770 vehicles per day - a 3% decrease from the annual average.
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)
