This page delivers traffic analytics for Grant County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Grant County, New Mexico among 303 road miles divided in 2,272 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 704 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.
2,695
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.5%
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.
9.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,136
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,695 vehicles per day in Grant County, New Mexico that results in 851,506 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈311 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 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 New Mexico state averages: Grant sees 41% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,695 vehicles per day against 4,562), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 851,506 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈311 million per year), roughly 1.3% of New Mexico's statewide total. At 30.1 minutes, the average travel time is 11% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 38% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Grant carries more traffic than 34% of counties in New Mexico. On travel time, Grant runs longer than 3% of counties in New Mexico.
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.
7,472
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
25.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
15.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,866
A significant volume of traffic in Grant County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,472 vehicles per day, 367% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,599 vehicles per day. That average covers 116 highway road miles divided in 424 segments (average segment length 1,449 ft), together carrying 642,672 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈235 million per year). Trucks constitute 25.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 25.9%, highway truck share is 17% higher than the state average, marking Grant as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 71% of counties in New Mexico see a lower highway truck share than Grant's 25.9%. 65% of counties in New Mexico see fewer highway trucks per day than Grant's roughly 1,938.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,599
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.5 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.
7.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,768
The non-highway road network in Grant County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,599 vehicles per day, 79% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,472 vehicles per day. That average covers 187 non-highway road miles divided in 1,848 segments (average segment length 533 ft), together carrying 208,835 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈76.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 69% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (7.5%) runs 50% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 3% of counties in New Mexico. 22% of counties in New Mexico see lower average driver income among trip origins than Grant. Grant's median driver age is higher than 88% of counties in New Mexico.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Grant County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Grant
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,695
4,562
-40.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.5%
16.2%
+32.4%
Truck % (Highway)
25.9%
22.2%
+16.9%
Avg. Travel Time
30.1 min
34.0 min
-11.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,695 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Grant carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 65% of counties in New Mexico, at roughly 1,938 per day.
Drivers on Grant roads have a median age of 55 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $52,136 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 2% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Grant County, New Mexico. 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 21.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 25.9% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 77% 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)
