This page delivers traffic analytics for Parker County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Parker County, Texas among 694 road miles divided in 14,080 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 260 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.
5,442
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.
32.9 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.
14.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$103,961
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,442 vehicles per day in Parker County, Texas that results in 4,803,435 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Parker sees 21% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,442 vehicles per day against 6,895), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 4,803,435 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 billion per year), roughly 0.7% of Texas's statewide total. Journey times here (32.9 minutes on average) closely track the state level. At 11% lower than the state level, the 14.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Parker carries more traffic than 81% of counties in Texas. 32% of counties in Texas have a shorter average travel time than Parker's 32.9 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.
14,320
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.2 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.
28.9%
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.
$103,664
A significant volume of traffic in Parker County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,320 vehicles per day, 192% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,900 vehicles per day. That average covers 111 highway road miles divided in 810 segments (average segment length 726 ft), together carrying 2,368,445 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈864 million per year). By highway travel volume, Parker outranks 89% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 13.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.7%, the highway truck share matches the state average for similar road classifications. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 38% of counties in Texas. By raw truck volume, Parker carries more highway trucks than 85% 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.
4,900
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 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.
13.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$104,136
The non-highway road network in Parker County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,900 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,320 vehicles per day. That average covers 583 non-highway road miles divided in 13,270 segments (average segment length 232 ft), together carrying 2,434,990 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈889 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 52% lower than the highway network. At 15% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 13.7% signals easier movement on local roads. 32% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Parker. Parker's average driver income exceeds 96% of counties in Texas. 60% of counties in Texas have a younger driver population than Parker.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Parker County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Parker
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,442
6,895
-21.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.0%
9.8%
+2.8%
Truck % (Highway)
13.7%
13.8%
-0.7%
Avg. Travel Time
32.9 min
32.6 min
+0.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,442 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Parker carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 85% of counties in Texas, at roughly 1,956 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.7% on highways.
Approximately 30% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Parker 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.
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 77% above the daily average.
Drivers on Parker roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $103,961 - 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)
