This page delivers traffic analytics for Runnels County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Runnels County, Texas among 266 road miles divided in 1,800 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 779 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.
1,982
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
46.3 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.
6.3%
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.
$66,279
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,982 vehicles per day in Runnels County, Texas that results in 408,863 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈149 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 46.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 1,982 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Runnels carries 71% 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 408,863 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈149 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Texas's statewide total. Journey times run 42% higher than the state level, at 46.3 minutes on average. At 62% lower than the state level, the 6.3% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 26% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Runnels's 1,982 vehicles per day. 89% of counties in Texas have a shorter average travel time than Runnels's 46.3 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.
3,957
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.7 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.
7.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,658
A significant volume of traffic in Runnels County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,957 vehicles per day, 320% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 941 vehicles per day. That average covers 97 highway road miles divided in 621 segments (average segment length 825 ft), together carrying 290,299 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈106 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 14% lower than the state average, at 11.9% - positioning Runnels as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Runnels's highway truck share (11.9%) is higher than 24% of counties in Texas. By raw truck volume, Runnels carries more highway trucks than 8% 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.
941
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.5 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.
5.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,290
The non-highway road network in Runnels County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 941 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,957 vehicles per day. That average covers 168 non-highway road miles divided in 1,179 segments (average segment length 754 ft), together carrying 118,564 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈43.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 20% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (5.5%) runs 65% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 89% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Runnels. 37% of counties in Texas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Runnels. The driver population here skews older than 69% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Runnels County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Runnels
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,982
6,895
-71.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.2%
9.8%
+14.6%
Truck % (Highway)
11.9%
13.8%
-13.5%
Avg. Travel Time
46.3 min
32.6 min
+42.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,982 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Runnels's average travel time of 46.3 minutes is longer than 89% of counties in Texas.
The average travel time for drivers is 46.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Runnels roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,279 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 11.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.9% on highways.
Approximately 19% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Runnels 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)
