This page delivers traffic analytics for Henderson County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Henderson County, Texas among 532 road miles divided in 6,032 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 465 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.
5,605
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.3 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.
17.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,461
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,605 vehicles per day in Henderson County, Texas that results in 2,190,355 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈799 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 29.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 5,605 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Henderson carries 19% 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 2,190,355 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈799 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Texas's statewide total. The average trip takes 29.3 minutes, 10% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 17.8% is 9% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Henderson carries more traffic than 83% of counties in Texas. Its average travel time of 29.3 minutes is longer than 2% 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.
9,506
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.2 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.
15.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,894
A significant volume of traffic in Henderson County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,506 vehicles per day, 95% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,878 vehicles per day. That average covers 145 highway road miles divided in 947 segments (average segment length 811 ft), together carrying 1,069,601 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈390 million per year). By highway travel volume, Henderson outranks 71% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 10.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.4%, highway truck share is 25% lower than the state average, marking Henderson as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 10% of counties in Texas. By raw truck volume, Henderson carries more highway trucks than 35% 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.
4,878
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.3 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.
18.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,589
The non-highway road network in Henderson County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,878 vehicles per day, 49% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,506 vehicles per day. That average covers 386 non-highway road miles divided in 5,085 segments (average segment length 401 ft), together carrying 1,120,754 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈409 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 40% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 18.2% is 13% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Henderson's overall average travel time exceeds 2% of counties in Texas. Henderson's average driver income exceeds 38% of counties in Texas. The driver population here skews older than 77% 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 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 7% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Henderson County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Henderson
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,605
6,895
-18.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.3%
9.8%
-15.3%
Truck % (Highway)
10.4%
13.8%
-24.5%
Avg. Travel Time
29.3 min
32.6 min
-10.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,605 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Henderson carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 35% of counties in Texas, at roughly 987 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 71% above the daily average.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 17% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Henderson 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 Henderson roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,461 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 8.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.4% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.3 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)
