This page delivers traffic analytics for Gaines County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Gaines County, Texas among 457 road miles divided in 2,709 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 891 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.
3,660
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
8.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$93,612
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,660 vehicles per day in Gaines County, Texas that results in 948,847 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈346 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 3,660 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Gaines carries 47% 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 948,847 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈346 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Texas's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.6 minutes, 3% higher than the state level. At 47% lower than the state level, the 8.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Gaines carries more traffic than 62% of counties in Texas. Its average travel time of 33.6 minutes is longer than 39% 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.
7,536
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.
38.9 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.
11.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,643
A significant volume of traffic in Gaines County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,536 vehicles per day, 314% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,820 vehicles per day. That average covers 140 highway road miles divided in 872 segments (average segment length 851 ft), together carrying 656,169 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈240 million per year). 56% of counties in Texas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 13.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.1%) is 5% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Gaines serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 35% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Gaines's 13.1%. 27% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Gaines's roughly 988.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,820
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.1 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.
7.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$97,709
The non-highway road network in Gaines County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,820 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,536 vehicles per day. That average covers 317 non-highway road miles divided in 1,837 segments (average segment length 910 ft), together carrying 292,678 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈107 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 21% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.5% is 53% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Gaines's overall average travel time exceeds 39% of counties in Texas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 91% of counties in Texas. 8% of counties in Texas have a younger driver population than Gaines.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Gaines County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Gaines
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,660
6,895
-46.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.2%
9.8%
+25.4%
Truck % (Highway)
13.1%
13.8%
-4.7%
Avg. Travel Time
33.6 min
32.6 min
+3.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,660 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Gaines have higher average income than 91% of counties in Texas.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 62% above the daily average.
Approximately 11% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Gaines 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 12.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.1% on highways.
Drivers on Gaines roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $93,612 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.6 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)
