This page delivers traffic analytics for Madison County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Madison County, Texas among 257 road miles divided in 1,610 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 842 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.
3,856
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.8 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.
12.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,536
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,856 vehicles per day in Madison County, Texas that results in 1,082,131 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈395 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Madison's average daily traffic volume is 44% lower than the state average - 3,856 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Madison accounts for about 0.1% of Texas's statewide total, at 1,082,131 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈395 million per year). The average trip takes 36.8 minutes, 13% higher than the state level. At 25% lower than the state level, the 12.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Madison's 3,856 vehicles per day outpaces 66% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Madison runs longer than 65% 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.
9,464
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.1 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.
22.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,059
A significant volume of traffic in Madison County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,464 vehicles per day, 446% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,733 vehicles per day. That average covers 71 highway road miles divided in 442 segments (average segment length 852 ft), together carrying 851,330 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈311 million per year). By highway travel volume, Madison outranks 65% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 19.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 19.7%, highway truck share is 44% higher than the state average, marking Madison as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Madison's highway truck share (19.7%) is higher than 71% of counties in Texas. 75% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Madison's roughly 1,868.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,733
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.4 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.
8.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,220
The non-highway road network in Madison County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,733 vehicles per day, 82% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,464 vehicles per day. That average covers 186 non-highway road miles divided in 1,168 segments (average segment length 839 ft), together carrying 230,802 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈84.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 61% lower than on highways. At 48% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.3% signals easier movement on local roads. Madison's overall average travel time exceeds 65% of counties in Texas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 35% of counties in Texas. The driver population here skews older than 31% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Madison County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Madison
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,856
6,895
-44.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.1%
9.8%
+75.5%
Truck % (Highway)
19.7%
13.8%
+43.6%
Avg. Travel Time
36.8 min
32.6 min
+12.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,856 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Madison's average travel time of 36.8 minutes is longer than 65% of counties in Texas.
Drivers on Madison roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $65,536 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 3,504 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 19% of highway traffic and 23% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Madison County, Texas.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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 69% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 17.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.7% 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)
