This page delivers traffic analytics for Los Alamos County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Los Alamos County, New Mexico among 53 road miles divided in 1,018 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 275 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.
5,444
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
24.7 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.
11.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$128,988
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,444 vehicles per day in Los Alamos County, New Mexico that results in 248,563 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈90.7 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 17 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 24.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: At 5,444 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Los Alamos carries 19% more traffic than the state average of 4,562 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Los Alamos accounts for about 0.4% of New Mexico's statewide total, at 248,563 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈90.7 million per year). Journey times run 27% lower than the state level, at 24.7 minutes on average. At 19% lower than the state level, the 11.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 97% of counties in New Mexico see less traffic than Los Alamos's 5,444 vehicles per day. At 24.7 minutes, Los Alamos also has the lowest average travel time 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.
13,725
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.3 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.
42.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$112,969
A significant volume of traffic in Los Alamos County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,725 vehicles per day, 178% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,935 vehicles per day. That average covers 3 highway road miles divided in 59 segments (average segment length 268 ft), together carrying 48,917 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈17.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 7.5%, highway truck share is 66% lower than the state average, marking Los Alamos as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. At 7.5%, Los Alamos's highway truck concentration is the lowest in New Mexico. Los Alamos's highway truck count is higher than 58% of counties in New Mexico, at roughly 1,025 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,935
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
24.5 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.
9.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$131,832
The non-highway road network in Los Alamos County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,935 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,725 vehicles per day. That average covers 50 non-highway road miles divided in 959 segments (average segment length 276 ft), together carrying 199,645 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈72.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 25% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.7% is 36% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, Los Alamos has the lowest average travel time in New Mexico, at 24.7 minutes. Trips here originate from the highest average driver income in New Mexico, at $128,988. 56% of counties in New Mexico have a younger driver population than Los Alamos.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Los Alamos County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Los Alamos
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,444
4,562
+19.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.0%
16.2%
-63.3%
Truck % (Highway)
7.5%
22.2%
-66.3%
Avg. Travel Time
24.7 min
34.0 min
-27.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,444 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Los Alamos has the lowest highway truck share of any county in New Mexico, at 7.5%.
Weekday peaks occur between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 82% above the daily average.
Drivers on Los Alamos roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $128,988 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 13% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Los Alamos County, New Mexico. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 24.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 6.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.5% 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)
