This page delivers traffic analytics for Hale County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hale County, Texas among 454 road miles divided in 4,131 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 581 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.
2,117
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
42.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,069
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,117 vehicles per day in Hale County, Texas that results in 918,665 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈335 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Hale's average daily traffic volume is 69% lower than the state average - 2,117 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 918,665 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈335 million per year), about 0.1% of Texas's statewide total. Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 32.1 minutes on average. At 54% lower than the state level, the 7.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 29% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Hale's 2,117 vehicles per day. On travel time, Hale runs longer than 25% 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.
6,325
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
59.4 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.
13.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,299
A significant volume of traffic in Hale County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,325 vehicles per day, 219% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,983 vehicles per day. That average covers 76 highway road miles divided in 127 segments (average segment length 3,143 ft), together carrying 513,321 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈187 million per year). Trucks constitute 21.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 21.9%, highway truck share is 60% higher than the state average, marking Hale as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 77% of counties in Texas. By raw truck volume, Hale carries more highway trucks than 56% 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.
1,983
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
7.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,741
The non-highway road network in Hale County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,983 vehicles per day, 69% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,325 vehicles per day. That average covers 379 non-highway road miles divided in 4,004 segments (average segment length 500 ft), together carrying 405,344 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈148 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 63% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (7.3%) runs 55% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 25% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Hale. 18% of counties in Texas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Hale. The driver population here skews older than 19% 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–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 60% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Hale 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
Hale
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,117
6,895
-69.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.8%
9.8%
+61.7%
Truck % (Highway)
21.9%
13.8%
+59.6%
Avg. Travel Time
32.1 min
32.6 min
-1.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,117 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Hale have higher average income than 18% of counties in Texas.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,919 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 15.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 21.9% on highways.
Approximately 38% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hale 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 60% 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)
