This page delivers traffic analytics for Mills County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Mills County, Texas among 167 road miles divided in 986 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 894 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.
1,781
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.0 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.
5.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,998
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,781 vehicles per day in Mills County, Texas that results in 241,392 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈88.1 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 40.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 1,781 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Mills carries 74% less traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 241,392 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈88.1 million per year), roughly 0.0% of Texas's statewide total. The average trip takes 40.0 minutes, 23% higher than the state level. At 66% lower than the state level, the 5.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Mills's 1,781 vehicles per day outpaces 21% of counties in Texas. Its average travel time of 40.0 minutes is longer than 77% 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.
3,720
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.7 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.
7.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,022
A significant volume of traffic in Mills County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,720 vehicles per day, 380% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 774 vehicles per day. That average covers 49 highway road miles divided in 337 segments (average segment length 775 ft), together carrying 168,252 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈61.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 4% higher than the state average, at 14.3% - positioning Mills as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Mills's highway truck share (14.3%) is higher than 43% of counties in Texas. By raw truck volume, Mills carries more highway trucks than 15% of counties in Texas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
774
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.1 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.
4.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,506
The non-highway road network in Mills County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 774 vehicles per day, 79% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,720 vehicles per day. That average covers 117 non-highway road miles divided in 649 segments (average segment length 955 ft), together carrying 73,140 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈26.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 28% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.3% is 73% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 77% of counties in Texas. Mills's average driver income exceeds 45% of counties in Texas. The driver population here skews older than 94% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 74% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 3% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
October–December is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Mills County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Mills
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,781
6,895
-74.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.1%
9.8%
+33.8%
Truck % (Highway)
14.3%
13.8%
+3.7%
Avg. Travel Time
40.0 min
32.6 min
+22.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,781 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Mills carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 15% of counties in Texas, at roughly 530 per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 5% higher during October–December. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 1,492 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 13.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.3% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
Approximately 22% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Mills County, Texas. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Mills roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,998 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
