This page delivers traffic analytics for Galveston County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Galveston County, Texas among 661 road miles divided in 17,588 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 199 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.
8,937
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.0 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.
21.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$102,248
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,937 vehicles per day in Galveston County, Texas that results in 6,290,278 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.3 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 8,937 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Galveston carries 30% more traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Galveston accounts for about 0.9% of Texas's statewide total, at 6,290,278 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.3 billion per year). Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 32.0 minutes on average. At 33% higher than the state level, the 21.8% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 97% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Galveston's 8,937 vehicles per day. 23% of counties in Texas have a shorter average travel time than Galveston's 32.0 minutes.
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.
23,091
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.5%
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.
31.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$90,432
A significant volume of traffic in Galveston County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 23,091 vehicles per day, 173% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,447 vehicles per day. That average covers 85 highway road miles divided in 588 segments (average segment length 767 ft), together carrying 2,090,223 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈763 million per year). 87% of counties in Texas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 10.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 24% lower than the state average, at 10.5% - positioning Galveston as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 11% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Galveston's 10.5%. By raw truck volume, Galveston carries more highway trucks than 79% of counties in Texas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,447
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.7 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.
21.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$106,035
The non-highway road network in Galveston County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,447 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 23,091 vehicles per day. That average covers 576 non-highway road miles divided in 17,000 segments (average segment length 179 ft), together carrying 4,200,056 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 56% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (21.5%) runs 34% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Galveston's overall average travel time exceeds 23% of counties in Texas. 95% of counties in Texas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Galveston. The driver population here skews older than 42% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 16% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Galveston County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Galveston
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,937
6,895
+29.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.6%
9.8%
-32.5%
Truck % (Highway)
10.5%
13.8%
-23.7%
Avg. Travel Time
32.0 min
32.6 min
-2.1%
How Galveston County compares
Galveston County against nearby areas
Against the 4 nearest areas, Galveston County moves 19.2% of the total daily travel; it has the second busiest roads of the five. The mirror image of a big network: fewer road-miles carrying heavier traffic, so the travel here is concentrated rather than spread out.
Galveston County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Texas average for scale.
Galveston County sits in the top quarter of the Texas field on average daily traffic volume, at #8 of 254.
Where Galveston County sits among Texas's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Galveston County
Texas rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
8,937
#8 of 254
Highway vehicle-miles per day
2,090,223
#30 of 227
Truck share on highways
10.5%
#202 of 227
Highway trucks per day
2,422
#48 of 227
Average travel time
32.0 min
#195 of 254
Average driver income
$102,248
#14 of 254
Average driver age
44.6 yrs
#149 of 254
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #8 of 254 on average daily traffic volume, against #202 of 227 on truck share on highways.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,937 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Galveston have higher average income than 95% of counties in Texas.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 18% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Galveston 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 Galveston roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $102,248 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 8,054 vehicles per day - a 10% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 6.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.5% on highways.
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)
