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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day2,936 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 19.0% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 34.4 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 12.1% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 50.6 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $50,242 |
The average monitored road in San Miguel County, New Mexico carries 2,936 vehicles per day. Across its 325 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 915,423 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈334 million per year). Trucks are 19.0% of traffic, more than the 16.2% across New Mexico.
San Miguel's average daily traffic volume is 36% lower than the state average - 2,936 vehicles per day against 4,562 - suggesting less traffic load per road - lighter roads for freight, but less passing trade for roadside retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 1.4% of New Mexico's statewide total of vehicle-miles. By volume, San Miguel's 2,936 vehicles per day outpaces 50% of counties in New Mexico.
At 34.4 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. On travel time, San Miguel runs shorter than 59% of counties in New Mexico.
At 16% lower than the state level, the 12.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning.
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,981 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 23.8% |
| Average travel time | 44.3 min |
| Congestion ratio | 9.3% |
| Drivers’ average age | 51.2 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $44,275 |
A little more than half of the driving in San Miguel County, New Mexico happens on highways: 68% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 3,981 vehicles per day, 41% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,814 vehicles per day.
With 44% of the road miles (143 miles in 186 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 627,063 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈229 million per year).
Highway truck concentration here runs 7% higher than the state average, at 23.8%. The highway traffic mix is typical for New Mexico: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
San Miguel's highway truck share (23.8%) is higher than 68% of counties in New Mexico. San Miguel's highway truck count is lower than 52% of counties in New Mexico, at roughly 946 trucks per day.
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,814 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8.5% |
| Average travel time | 33.2 min |
| Congestion ratio | 12.4% |
| Drivers’ average age | 50.5 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $51,846 |
Local roads carry a significant share of travel in San Miguel County, New Mexico: 32% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 2,814 vehicles per day.
Spread over 182 miles and 1,586 segments, 56% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 288,360 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈105 million per year). About 1 in 12 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (8.5%).
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 64% lower than on highways.
Non-highway congestion (12.4%) runs 17% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow.
San Miguel's average driver income is lower than 84% of counties in New Mexico. 78% of counties in New Mexico have a younger driver population than San Miguel.
San Miguel County's biggest difference from the New Mexico average is its average daily traffic per road, 36% below it. Its truck share, by contrast, is 17% above.
| Metric | San Miguel County | New Mexico average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 2,936 | 4,562 | -35.6% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 19.0% | 16.2% | +16.7% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 23.8% | 22.2% | +7.1% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 34.4 min | 34.0 min | +1.0% |
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, San Miguel County sees 45.3% shorter typical trips; it has the third busiest roads of the five.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel County | 2,936 | 19.0% | 915,423 | 34.4 min | 12.1% |
| Mora County, New Mexico | 1,549 | 25.2% | 364,260 | 38.1 min | 5.7% |
| Guadalupe County, New Mexico | 3,049 | 33.4% | 1,916,262 | 41.2 min | 7.2% |
| Harding County, New Mexico | 314 | 21.9% | 37,656 | 138.7 min | N/A |
| Santa Fe County, New Mexico | 4,957 | 11.4% | 4,107,645 | 33.1 min | 17.0% |
| New Mexico average | 4,562 | 16.2% | N/A | 34.0 min | 14.4% |
San Miguel County sits in the bottom quarter of the New Mexico field on average driver income, at #28 of 33.
| Measure | San Miguel County | New Mexico rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 2,936 | #17 of 33 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 627,063 | #19 of 32 |
| Truck share on highways | 23.8% | #11 of 32 |
| Highway trucks per day | 946 | #17 of 32 |
| Average travel time | 34.4 min | #20 of 33 |
| Average driver income | $50,242 | #28 of 33 |
| Average driver age | 50.6 yrs | #8 of 33 |
San Miguel County ranks #8 of 33 on average driver age but #28 of 33 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
The three busiest roads in San Miguel County average 9,732 vehicles a day, 3.3 times the county average of 2,936 across all its monitored roads.
Mills Avenue leads with 11,395 vehicles a day, 619 of them trucks (5.4%). I 25 carries the most trucks, 2,110 a day (23.8% of its traffic), although it ranks #3 for all traffic.
7th Street is busy with cars rather than freight: only 5.3% of its traffic is trucks, against 19.0% county-wide.
Glorieta Highway draws drivers from wealthier areas: their neighborhoods average $67,211 in household income, 34% above the county's $50,242.
Trips using I 25 are long: a median of 45.5 minutes against 34.4 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
Delays build on Mills Avenue: its congestion ratio of 30% over free-flow time is well above the county's 12%.
7th Street peaks at 8,918 vehicles a day, 3.0 times the county average; trucks are 5.3% of it, below the county-wide 19.0%.
I 25 carries 3.0 times the county average at its busiest, 2,110 of them trucks (23.8%, above the county-wide 19.0%).
Grand Avenue carries 2.6 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 36.1 minutes.
Travel on Church Street's busiest stretch runs 21% over free-flow time, against 12% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
At 2.3 times the county average, Glorieta Highway draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $67,211 in household income.
The average monitored road in San Miguel carries 2,936 vehicles per day, 36% less than the New Mexico average of 4,562.
Trip origins in San Miguel have lower average income than 84% of counties in New Mexico.
Approximately 20% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside San Miguel County, New Mexico. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
Trucks make up about 19.0% of all traffic in San Miguel County, New Mexico, rising to 23.8% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Drivers on San Miguel roads have a median age of 51 years, older than the New Mexico average of 46, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $50,242, 24% below the New Mexico average.
The average trip in San Miguel takes 34.4 minutes, about the same as the New Mexico average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: a long morning plateau from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 75% above the daily average.
Mills Avenue carries the most, 11,395 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by 7th Street (8,918), I 25 (8,884), Grand Avenue (7,735), Church Street (6,857). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
I 25, with about 2,110 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 23.8% of its 8,884 vehicles.
About 11,395 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 619 trucks (5.4%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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