This page delivers traffic analytics for Quay County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Quay County, New Mexico among 407 road miles divided in 2,093 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 1,027 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.
1,869
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
38.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.3 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.
7.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,389
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,869 vehicles per day in Quay County, New Mexico that results in 1,485,885 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈542 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 3 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 38.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: Quay sees 59% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,869 vehicles per day against 4,562), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,485,885 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈542 million per year), roughly 2.3% of New Mexico's statewide total. Journey times run 12% higher than the state level, at 38.3 minutes on average. Congestion runs 48% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Quay carries more traffic than 12% of counties in New Mexico. 69% of counties in New Mexico have a shorter average travel time than Quay's 38.3 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.
5,402
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
41.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
55.5 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.
17.0%
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.
$55,222
A significant volume of traffic in Quay County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,402 vehicles per day, 452% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 979 vehicles per day. That average covers 191 highway road miles divided in 421 segments (average segment length 2,396 ft), together carrying 1,378,635 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈503 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 71% of counties in New Mexico. Trucks constitute 41.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 85% higher than the state average, at 41.1% - positioning Quay as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 97% of counties in New Mexico see a lower highway truck share than Quay's 41.1%. Quay's highway truck count is higher than 84% of counties in New Mexico, at roughly 2,221 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
979
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
5.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$44,906
The non-highway road network in Quay County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 979 vehicles per day, 82% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,402 vehicles per day. That average covers 216 non-highway road miles divided in 1,672 segments (average segment length 683 ft), together carrying 107,250 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈39.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 76% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (5.0%) runs 67% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 69% of counties in New Mexico. Trip origins here have higher average income than 34% of counties in New Mexico. Quay's median driver age is higher than 62% of counties in New Mexico.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Quay County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Quay
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,869
4,562
-59.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
38.9%
16.2%
+139.1%
Truck % (Highway)
41.1%
22.2%
+85.3%
Avg. Travel Time
38.3 min
34.0 min
+12.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,869 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Quay carries more traffic than 12% of counties in New Mexico, averaging 1,869 vehicles per day.
Approximately 46% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Quay County, New Mexico. 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 Quay roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $53,389 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 35% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 38.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 41.1% 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)
