This page delivers traffic analytics for Erath County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Erath County, Texas among 420 road miles divided in 4,800 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 462 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.
4,078
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.1 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.
12.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,982
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,078 vehicles per day in Erath County, Texas that results in 1,306,273 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈477 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 4,078 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Erath carries 41% less traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,306,273 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈477 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Texas's statewide total. At 30.1 minutes, the average travel time is 8% lower than the state level. At 26% lower than the state level, the 12.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Erath's 4,078 vehicles per day outpaces 70% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Erath runs longer than 6% 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.
8,039
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
13.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,527
A significant volume of traffic in Erath County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,039 vehicles per day, 191% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,759 vehicles per day. That average covers 119 highway road miles divided in 1,199 segments (average segment length 525 ft), together carrying 808,014 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈295 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 62% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 13.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 5% lower than the state average, at 13.1% - positioning Erath as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 34% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Erath's 13.1%. Erath's highway truck count is higher than 38% of counties in Texas, at roughly 1,050 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,759
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.1 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.
11.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,175
The non-highway road network in Erath County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,759 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,039 vehicles per day. That average covers 301 non-highway road miles divided in 3,601 segments (average segment length 441 ft), together carrying 498,259 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈182 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 48% lower than the highway network. At 27% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 11.6% signals easier movement on local roads. 6% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Erath. Trip origins here have higher average income than 42% of counties in Texas. The driver population here skews older than 32% 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 63% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -20% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Erath 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
Erath
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,078
6,895
-40.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.7%
9.8%
+9.4%
Truck % (Highway)
13.1%
13.8%
-5.0%
Avg. Travel Time
30.1 min
32.6 min
-7.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,078 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Erath carries more traffic than 70% of counties in Texas, averaging 4,078 vehicles per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Erath roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,982 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 3,265 vehicles per day - a 20% 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 63% above the daily 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)
