This page delivers traffic analytics for Luna County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Luna County, New Mexico among 383 road miles divided in 1,988 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 1,017 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.
2,931
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
30.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.0 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.
9.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$45,279
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,931 vehicles per day in Luna County, New Mexico that results in 1,693,589 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈618 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 3 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 39.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: At 2,931 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Luna carries 36% less traffic than the state average of 4,562 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,693,589 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈618 million per year), roughly 2.6% of New Mexico's statewide total. Journey times run 15% higher than the state level, at 39.0 minutes on average. Congestion runs 34% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Luna carries more traffic than 47% of counties in New Mexico. 72% of counties in New Mexico have a shorter average travel time than Luna's 39.0 minutes.
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.
7,253
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
35.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
52.5 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.
16.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,431
A significant volume of traffic in Luna County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,253 vehicles per day, 199% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,428 vehicles per day. That average covers 144 highway road miles divided in 207 segments (average segment length 3,684 ft), together carrying 1,339,552 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈489 million per year). 68% of counties in New Mexico move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 35.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 61% higher than the state average, at 35.8% - positioning Luna as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Luna's highway truck share (35.8%) is higher than 90% of counties in New Mexico. By raw truck volume, Luna carries more highway trucks than 94% of counties in New Mexico.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,428
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.4 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.
8.7%
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.
$43,798
The non-highway road network in Luna County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,428 vehicles per day, 67% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,253 vehicles per day. That average covers 239 non-highway road miles divided in 1,781 segments (average segment length 707 ft), together carrying 354,037 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈129 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 72% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.7% is 43% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Luna's overall average travel time exceeds 72% of counties in New Mexico. Luna's average driver income exceeds 9% of counties in New Mexico. 53% of counties in New Mexico have a younger driver population than Luna.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 43% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 4% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
January–March is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
August is the quietest month, with volumes -18% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Luna County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Luna
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,931
4,562
-35.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
30.4%
16.2%
+87.1%
Truck % (Highway)
35.8%
22.2%
+61.3%
Avg. Travel Time
39.0 min
34.0 min
+14.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,931 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Luna carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 94% of counties in New Mexico, at roughly 2,596 per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during January–March. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in August, averaging 2,405 vehicles per day - a 18% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 43% above the daily average.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Luna 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 39.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 30.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 35.8% 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)
