This page delivers traffic analytics for Hood County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hood County, Texas among 247 road miles divided in 5,511 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 237 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.
6,505
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
16.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,930
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,505 vehicles per day in Hood County, Texas that results in 1,295,957 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈473 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Hood sees 6% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (6,505 vehicles per day against 6,895), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,295,957 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈473 million per year), about 0.2% of Texas's statewide total. The average trip takes 29.8 minutes, 9% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 16.7% is 2% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 87% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Hood's 6,505 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 29.8 minutes is longer than 5% 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.
21,612
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.
34.8 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.
35.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,799
A significant volume of traffic in Hood County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 21,612 vehicles per day, 385% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,453 vehicles per day. That average covers 37 highway road miles divided in 659 segments (average segment length 299 ft), together carrying 521,191 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈190 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 42% lower than the state average, at 8.0% - positioning Hood as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Hood's highway truck share (8.0%) is higher than 1% of counties in Texas. Hood's highway truck count is higher than 47% of counties in Texas, at roughly 1,727 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,453
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.1 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.
14.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,017
The non-highway road network in Hood County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,453 vehicles per day, 79% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 21,612 vehicles per day. That average covers 210 non-highway road miles divided in 4,852 segments (average segment length 228 ft), together carrying 774,766 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈283 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 37% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 14.2% is 12% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 5% of counties in Texas. Hood's average driver income exceeds 88% of counties in Texas. Hood's median driver age is higher than 80% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +1% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -4% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Hood County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +1% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hood
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,505
6,895
-5.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.2%
9.8%
-36.1%
Truck % (Highway)
8.0%
13.8%
-41.9%
Avg. Travel Time
29.8 min
32.6 min
-8.6%
How Hood County compares
Hood County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Hood County moves 47.6% of the total daily travel and is 31.7% more congested; it has the 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.
Hood County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Texas average for scale.
Hood County sits in the bottom quarter of the Texas field on truck share on highways, at #225 of 227.
Where Hood 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
Hood County
Texas rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
6,505
#34 of 254
Highway vehicle-miles per day
521,191
#122 of 227
Truck share on highways
8.0%
#225 of 227
Highway trucks per day
1,727
#121 of 227
Average travel time
29.8 min
#242 of 254
Average driver income
$87,930
#31 of 254
Average driver age
49.4 yrs
#52 of 254
Hood County ranks #31 of 254 on average driver income but #225 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 6,505 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Hood skews older than 80% of counties in Texas.
Traffic volumes are typically 1% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 6,259 vehicles per day - a 4% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 16% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hood 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 6.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.0% 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)
