This page delivers traffic analytics for Roosevelt County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Roosevelt County, New Mexico among 379 road miles divided in 3,789 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 528 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.
1,669
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.3 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.
6.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,155
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,669 vehicles per day in Roosevelt County, New Mexico that results in 475,839 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈174 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: Roosevelt's average daily traffic volume is 63% lower than the state average - 1,669 vehicles per day against 4,562 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 475,839 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈174 million per year), roughly 0.7% of New Mexico's statewide total. At 36.3 minutes, the average travel time is 7% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 58% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Roosevelt's 1,669 vehicles per day outpaces 9% of counties in New Mexico. 59% of counties in New Mexico have a shorter average travel time than Roosevelt's 36.3 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.
3,027
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.9 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.
7.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,066
A significant volume of traffic in Roosevelt County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,027 vehicles per day, 133% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,297 vehicles per day. That average covers 167 highway road miles divided in 815 segments (average segment length 1,080 ft), together carrying 324,277 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈118 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.7%, highway truck share is 43% lower than the state average, marking Roosevelt as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 13% of counties in New Mexico see a lower highway truck share than Roosevelt's 12.7%. At roughly 247 trucks per day, Roosevelt carries the lowest volume of highway trucks in New Mexico.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,297
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
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.
5.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,120
The non-highway road network in Roosevelt County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,297 vehicles per day, 57% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,027 vehicles per day. That average covers 212 non-highway road miles divided in 2,974 segments (average segment length 377 ft), together carrying 151,562 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 43% lower than on highways. At 63% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 5.6% signals easier movement on local roads. Roosevelt's overall average travel time exceeds 59% of counties in New Mexico. 69% of counties in New Mexico see lower average driver income among trip origins than Roosevelt. The driver population here skews older than 3% of counties in New Mexico.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 8% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Roosevelt County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Roosevelt
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,669
4,562
-63.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.9%
16.2%
-32.6%
Truck % (Highway)
12.7%
22.2%
-42.8%
Avg. Travel Time
36.3 min
34.0 min
+6.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,669 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Roosevelt carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in New Mexico, at roughly 247 trucks per day.
Drivers on Roosevelt roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $62,155 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.7% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 68% above the daily average.
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)
