This page delivers traffic analytics for Lavaca County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lavaca County, Texas among 326 road miles divided in 2,997 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 575 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.
2,352
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
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.
8.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,316
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,352 vehicles per day in Lavaca County, Texas that results in 606,881 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈222 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 2,352 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lavaca carries 66% less traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 606,881 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈222 million per year), about 0.1% of Texas's statewide total. At 31.0 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the state level. At 50% lower than the state level, the 8.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lavaca's 2,352 vehicles per day outpaces 35% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Lavaca runs longer than 13% 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.
6,049
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.
36.5 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.
15.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,428
A significant volume of traffic in Lavaca County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,049 vehicles per day, 231% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,827 vehicles per day. That average covers 44 highway road miles divided in 373 segments (average segment length 616 ft), together carrying 198,919 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈72.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 20% lower than the state average, at 11.0% - positioning Lavaca as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 18% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Lavaca's 11.0%. By raw truck volume, Lavaca carries more highway trucks than 17% 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.
1,827
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.3 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.
7.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,197
The non-highway road network in Lavaca County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,827 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,049 vehicles per day. That average covers 283 non-highway road miles divided in 2,624 segments (average segment length 569 ft), together carrying 407,962 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈149 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 19% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (7.2%) runs 55% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 13% of counties in Texas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 33% of counties in Texas. Lavaca's median driver age is higher than 93% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lavaca County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lavaca
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,352
6,895
-65.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.6%
9.8%
-1.5%
Truck % (Highway)
11.0%
13.8%
-19.8%
Avg. Travel Time
31.0 min
32.6 min
-4.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,352 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lavaca's highway truck share of 11.0% is higher than 18% of counties in Texas.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
Approximately 18% of highway traffic and 20% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lavaca County, Texas.
Trucks account for approximately 9.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.0% 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)
