This page delivers traffic analytics for Hardin County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hardin County, Texas among 312 road miles divided in 3,874 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 426 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.
5,567
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
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.
12.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,936
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,567 vehicles per day in Hardin County, Texas that results in 1,421,229 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈519 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Hardin's average daily traffic volume is 19% lower than the state average - 5,567 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,421,229 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈519 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Texas's statewide total. Journey times run 4% lower than the state level, at 31.2 minutes on average. Congestion runs 23% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 12.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Hardin's 5,567 vehicles per day outpaces 83% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Hardin runs longer than 15% 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.
15,278
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.2 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.
28.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,739
A significant volume of traffic in Hardin County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 15,278 vehicles per day, 348% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,411 vehicles per day. That average covers 66 highway road miles divided in 704 segments (average segment length 496 ft), together carrying 713,159 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈260 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 58% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 9.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.1%, highway truck share is 34% lower than the state average, marking Hardin as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Hardin's highway truck share (9.1%) is higher than 3% of counties in Texas. 40% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Hardin's roughly 1,393.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,411
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.0 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.
9.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,904
The non-highway road network in Hardin County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,411 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 15,278 vehicles per day. That average covers 246 non-highway road miles divided in 3,170 segments (average segment length 410 ft), together carrying 708,070 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈258 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 16% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.1% is 43% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 15% of counties in Texas. 71% of counties in Texas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Hardin. Hardin's median driver age is higher than 65% 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 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -5% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Hardin County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hardin
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,567
6,895
-19.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.4%
9.8%
-13.9%
Truck % (Highway)
9.1%
13.8%
-33.7%
Avg. Travel Time
31.2 min
32.6 min
-4.3%
How Hardin County compares
Hardin County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Hardin County moves 45.3% of the total daily travel; it has the third busiest roads of the five. The same kind of road, just less of it: traffic per road matches the areas around it while the network itself is smaller.
Hardin County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Texas average for scale.
Truck share on highways places Hardin County #220 of 227 in Texas - the bottom quarter of the state.
Where Hardin 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
Hardin County
Texas rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
5,567
#44 of 254
Highway vehicle-miles per day
713,159
#96 of 227
Truck share on highways
9.1%
#220 of 227
Highway trucks per day
1,393
#136 of 227
Average travel time
31.2 min
#215 of 254
Average driver income
$75,936
#74 of 254
Average driver age
47.2 yrs
#89 of 254
Hardin County ranks #44 of 254 on average daily traffic volume but #220 of 227 on truck share on highways - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,567 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Hardin skews older than 65% of counties in Texas.
Drivers on Hardin roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $75,936 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 15% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hardin 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during March–May. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,264 vehicles per day - a 5% decrease from the annual 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)
