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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day2,352 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 9.6% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 31.0 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 8.2% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 52.1 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $65,316 |
A typical monitored road in Lavaca County, Texas sees 2,352 vehicles per day, while its 326 miles of monitored roads together handle 606,881 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈222 million per year). Trucks are 9.6% of traffic, close to the 9.8% across Texas.
At 2,352 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lavaca carries 66% less traffic than the state average of 6,895, suggesting less demand on each road - very light roads: easy truck access, but little passing trade for roadside retail. Network-wide, Lavaca accounts for less than 0.1% of Texas's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 65% of counties in Texas see more traffic than Lavaca's 2,352 vehicles per day.
At 31.0 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Its average travel time of 31.0 minutes is shorter than 87% of counties in Texas.
Congestion runs 50% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.2%, which means smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
| Traffic | vehicles per day6,049 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 11.0% |
| Average travel time | 36.5 min |
| Congestion ratio | 15.5% |
| Drivers’ average age | 52.3 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $62,428 |
A significant share of driving in Lavaca County, Texas, 33% of vehicle-miles, happens on highways. 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.
With 13% of the road miles (44 miles in 373 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 198,919 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈72.6 million per year).
Highway truck concentration here runs 20% lower than the state average, at 11.0%. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.
82% of counties in Texas see a higher highway truck share than Lavaca's 11.0%. Lavaca's highway truck count is lower than 83% of counties in Texas, at roughly 667 trucks per day.
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,827 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8.9% |
| Average travel time | 30.3 min |
| Congestion ratio | 7.2% |
| Drivers’ average age | 52.0 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $66,197 |
Local roads carry more than half of all travel in Lavaca County, Texas (67% of vehicle-miles). On the average non-highway road, that comes to 1,827 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 87% of the monitored road miles (283 miles in 2,624 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 407,962 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈149 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 8.9%.
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 19% lower than on highways.
At 55% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.2% signals easier movement on local roads.
Lavaca's average driver income is lower than 67% of counties in Texas. Lavaca's median driver age is higher than 93% of counties in Texas.
The average daily traffic per road sets Lavaca County apart: 66% below the Texas average. Its highway truck share is also 20% below.
| Metric | Lavaca County | 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% |
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Lavaca County moves 41.6% of the total daily travel and sees 20.8% shorter typical trips; it has the quietest roads of the five.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca County | 2,352 | 9.6% | 606,881 | 31.0 min | 8.2% |
| Colorado County, Texas | 3,182 | 16.9% | 2,116,295 | 46.4 min | 9.2% |
| Jackson County, Texas | 2,737 | 15.0% | 998,853 | 34.1 min | 7.9% |
| Fayette County, Texas | 2,914 | 15.9% | 2,074,794 | 40.3 min | 8.6% |
| DeWitt County, Texas | 2,445 | 11.6% | 645,294 | 35.9 min | 6.7% |
| Texas average | 6,895 | 9.8% | N/A | 32.6 min | 16.4% |
Average driver age places Lavaca County #18 of 254 in Texas - the top quarter of the state.
| Measure | Lavaca County | Texas rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 2,352 | #165 of 254 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 198,919 | #182 of 227 |
| Truck share on highways | 11.0% | #187 of 227 |
| Highway trucks per day | 667 | #189 of 227 |
| Average travel time | 31.0 min | #222 of 254 |
| Average driver income | $65,316 | #170 of 254 |
| Average driver age | 52.1 yrs | #18 of 254 |
Lavaca County ranks #18 of 254 on average driver age but #222 of 254 on average travel time - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Traffic concentrates on a few corridors: the three busiest roads average 13,700 vehicles a day, against 2,352 on the average road in Lavaca County.
Fairwinds Street is the busiest road, at 15,899 vehicles a day, 1,414 of them trucks (8.9%). It also carries the most trucks.
Avenue E draws drivers from wealthier areas: their neighborhoods average $84,135 in household income, 29% above the county's $65,316.
Fairwinds Street carries 6.8 times the county average at its busiest, 1,414 of them trucks (8.9%, below the county-wide 9.6%).
4th Street carries 6.2 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 33.9 minutes.
Travel on Texana Street's busiest stretch runs 30% over free-flow time, against 8% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
US 77 carries 3.3 times the county average at its busiest, 726 of them trucks (9.5%, in line with the county-wide 9.6%).
Avenue E is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 21% longer than at free-flow speed, against 8% county-wide.
US 77A carries 2.7 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 27.4 minutes.
The average monitored road in Lavaca carries 2,352 vehicles per day, 66% less than the Texas average of 6,895.
Lavaca's average travel time of 31.0 minutes is shorter than 87% of counties in Texas.
Trucks make up about 9.6% of all traffic in Lavaca County, Texas, rising to 11.0% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Drivers on Lavaca roads have a median age of 52 years, older than the Texas average of 42, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $65,316, 28% below the Texas average.
The average trip in Lavaca takes 31.0 minutes, about the same as the Texas average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Approximately 18% of highway traffic and 20% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lavaca County, Texas. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
Fairwinds Street carries the most, 15,899 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by 4th Street (14,600), Texana Street (10,601), US 77 (7,651), Avenue E (7,100). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
Fairwinds Street, with about 1,414 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 8.9% of its 15,899 vehicles.
About 15,899 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 1,414 trucks (8.9%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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