This page delivers traffic analytics for Lamar County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lamar County, Texas among 495 road miles divided in 4,474 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 584 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.
3,784
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 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.
12.4%
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.
$66,738
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,784 vehicles per day in Lamar County, Texas that results in 1,409,597 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈515 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Lamar's average daily traffic volume is 45% lower than the state average - 3,784 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lamar accounts for about 0.2% of Texas's statewide total, at 1,409,597 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈515 million per year). The average trip takes 32.7 minutes, on par with the state level. At 24% lower than the state level, the 12.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lamar's 3,784 vehicles per day outpaces 64% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Lamar runs longer than 30% 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.
9,031
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.0%
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.
17.8%
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.
$67,254
A significant volume of traffic in Lamar County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,031 vehicles per day, 274% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,413 vehicles per day. That average covers 118 highway road miles divided in 927 segments (average segment length 674 ft), together carrying 895,921 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈327 million per year). By highway travel volume, Lamar outranks 65% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 11.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.0%, highway truck share is 20% lower than the state average, marking Lamar as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Lamar's highway truck share (11.0%) is higher than 17% of counties in Texas. Lamar's highway truck count is higher than 36% of counties in Texas, at roughly 995 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,413
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.
33.4 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.
11.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,017
The non-highway road network in Lamar County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,413 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,031 vehicles per day. That average covers 377 non-highway road miles divided in 3,547 segments (average segment length 561 ft), together carrying 513,676 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈187 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 44% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (11.0%) runs 31% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 30% of counties in Texas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 40% of counties in Texas. 79% of counties in Texas have a younger driver population than Lamar.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 63% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lamar 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
Lamar
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,784
6,895
-45.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.2%
9.8%
-5.4%
Truck % (Highway)
11.0%
13.8%
-19.9%
Avg. Travel Time
32.7 min
32.6 min
+0.1%
How Lamar County compares
Lamar County against nearby areas
Against the 4 nearest areas, Lamar County is 70.6% more congested and carries 82.2% more traffic on a typical road; it has the busiest roads of the five. It is where traffic concentrates in this corner of the map - the local bottleneck, with more vehicles per road AND less room to absorb them.
Lamar County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Texas average for scale.
Lamar County sits in the bottom quarter of the Texas field on truck share on highways, at #188 of 227.
Where Lamar 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
Lamar County
Texas rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
3,784
#91 of 254
Highway vehicle-miles per day
895,921
#79 of 227
Truck share on highways
11.0%
#188 of 227
Highway trucks per day
995
#146 of 227
Average travel time
32.7 min
#178 of 254
Average driver income
$66,738
#154 of 254
Average driver age
49.2 yrs
#54 of 254
Lamar County ranks #54 of 254 on average driver age but #188 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 3,784 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Lamar skews older than 79% of counties in Texas.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM in the evening - about 63% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lamar roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,738 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 14% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lamar 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.
Trucks account for approximately 9.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.0% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,269 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.7 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)
