This page delivers traffic analytics for Orange County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Orange County, Texas among 327 road miles divided in 4,432 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 390 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.
6,635
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.
30.9 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.
16.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,376
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,635 vehicles per day in Orange County, Texas that results in 2,642,679 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈965 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 30.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Orange's average daily traffic volume is 4% lower than the state average - 6,635 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,642,679 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈965 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Texas's statewide total. The average trip takes 30.9 minutes, 5% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 16.0% is 2% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Orange's 6,635 vehicles per day outpaces 87% of counties in Texas. 11% of counties in Texas have a shorter average travel time than Orange's 30.9 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.
25,046
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.6 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.
41.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,379
A significant volume of traffic in Orange County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 25,046 vehicles per day, 326% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,883 vehicles per day. That average covers 54 highway road miles divided in 174 segments (average segment length 1,646 ft), together carrying 1,320,237 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈482 million per year). 74% of counties in Texas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 19.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 19.3%, highway truck share is 40% higher than the state average, marking Orange as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Orange's highway truck share (19.3%) is higher than 70% of counties in Texas. Orange's highway truck count is higher than 98% of counties in Texas, at roughly 4,834 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,883
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.3 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.
15.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,788
The non-highway road network in Orange County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,883 vehicles per day, 77% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 25,046 vehicles per day. That average covers 273 non-highway road miles divided in 4,258 segments (average segment length 338 ft), together carrying 1,322,442 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈483 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 64% lower than on highways. At 6% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 15.0% signals easier movement on local roads. 11% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Orange. Orange's average driver income exceeds 83% of counties in Texas. Orange's median driver age is higher than 53% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Orange County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Orange
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,635
6,895
-3.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.1%
9.8%
+34.0%
Truck % (Highway)
19.3%
13.8%
+40.4%
Avg. Travel Time
30.9 min
32.6 min
-5.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,635 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Orange's highway truck share of 19.3% is higher than 70% of counties in Texas.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 81% above the daily average.
Approximately 38% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Orange 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 Orange roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $82,376 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 13.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.3% 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)
