This page delivers traffic analytics for Panola County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Panola County, Texas among 365 road miles divided in 3,612 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 533 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.
3,339
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.9 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.
7.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,644
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,339 vehicles per day in Panola County, Texas that results in 1,084,809 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈396 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 36.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 3,339 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Panola carries 52% 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 1,084,809 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈396 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Texas's statewide total. Journey times run 13% higher than the state level, at 36.9 minutes on average. Congestion runs 52% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Panola carries more traffic than 58% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Panola runs longer than 66% 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.
6,670
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.9 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.
10.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,937
A significant volume of traffic in Panola County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,670 vehicles per day, 170% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,472 vehicles per day. That average covers 92 highway road miles divided in 746 segments (average segment length 651 ft), together carrying 526,179 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈192 million per year). Trucks constitute 17.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (17.0%) is 24% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Panola serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 57% of counties in Texas. 39% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Panola's roughly 1,136.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,472
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.3 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.
7.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,040
The non-highway road network in Panola County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,472 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,670 vehicles per day. That average covers 273 non-highway road miles divided in 2,866 segments (average segment length 502 ft), together carrying 558,630 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈204 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 44% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (7.1%) runs 55% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Panola's overall average travel time exceeds 66% of counties in Texas. Panola's average driver income exceeds 48% of counties in Texas. The driver population here skews older than 74% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Panola County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Panola
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,339
6,895
-51.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.2%
9.8%
+35.0%
Truck % (Highway)
17.0%
13.8%
+23.9%
Avg. Travel Time
36.9 min
32.6 min
+13.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,339 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Panola's average travel time of 36.9 minutes is longer than 66% of counties in Texas.
Trucks account for approximately 13.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 17.0% on highways.
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 62% above the daily average.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Panola 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.
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)
