This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, New Mexico among 371 road miles divided in 2,531 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 774 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.
2,901
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.3 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.
9.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,679
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,901 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, New Mexico that results in 779,033 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈284 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: Lincoln sees 36% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,901 vehicles per day against 4,562), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 779,033 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈284 million per year), roughly 1.2% of New Mexico's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.3 minutes, 5% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 9.2% is 36% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lincoln carries more traffic than 41% of counties in New Mexico. Its average travel time of 32.3 minutes is longer than 22% of counties in New Mexico.
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.
4,952
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.0 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.
7.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,202
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,952 vehicles per day, 103% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,444 vehicles per day. That average covers 83 highway road miles divided in 461 segments (average segment length 952 ft), together carrying 254,637 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈92.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.7%, highway truck share is 38% lower than the state average, marking Lincoln as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Lincoln's highway truck share (13.7%) is higher than 23% of counties in New Mexico. Lincoln's highway truck count is higher than 13% of counties in New Mexico, at roughly 680 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,444
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.9 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.
9.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,964
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,444 vehicles per day, 51% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,952 vehicles per day. That average covers 288 non-highway road miles divided in 2,070 segments (average segment length 734 ft), together carrying 524,397 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈191 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 16% lower than on highways. At 36% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 9.6% signals easier movement on local roads. 22% of counties in New Mexico see shorter overall travel times than Lincoln. Lincoln's average driver income exceeds 62% of counties in New Mexico. 91% of counties in New Mexico have a younger driver population than Lincoln.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
April is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +10% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,901
4,562
-36.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.3%
16.2%
-24.4%
Truck % (Highway)
13.7%
22.2%
-38.1%
Avg. Travel Time
32.3 min
34.0 min
-5.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,901 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lincoln's average travel time of 32.3 minutes is longer than 22% of counties in New Mexico.
Drivers on Lincoln roads have a median age of 56 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,679 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 12.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.7% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 10% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in April, averaging 2,687 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
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)
