This page delivers traffic analytics for San Miguel County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for San Miguel County, New Mexico among 325 road miles divided in 1,772 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 969 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.
2,936
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.4 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.
12.1%
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.
$50,242
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,936 vehicles per day in San Miguel County, New Mexico that results in 915,423 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈334 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: At 2,936 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in San Miguel carries 36% less traffic than the state average of 4,562 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 915,423 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈334 million per year), about 1.4% of New Mexico's statewide total. The average trip takes 34.4 minutes, on par with the state level. The congestion ratio of 12.1% is 16% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. San Miguel carries more traffic than 50% of counties in New Mexico. 41% of counties in New Mexico have a shorter average travel time than San Miguel's 34.4 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.
3,981
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.3 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.
9.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$44,275
A significant volume of traffic in San Miguel County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. 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. That average covers 143 highway road miles divided in 186 segments (average segment length 4,073 ft), together carrying 627,063 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈229 million per year). Trucks constitute 23.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 23.8%, highway truck share is 7% higher than the state average, marking San Miguel as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 68% of counties in New Mexico see a lower highway truck share than San Miguel's 23.8%. San Miguel's highway truck count is higher than 48% of counties in New Mexico, at roughly 946 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,814
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
12.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,846
The non-highway road network in San Miguel County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,814 vehicles per day, 29% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,981 vehicles per day. That average covers 182 non-highway road miles divided in 1,586 segments (average segment length 605 ft), together carrying 288,360 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈105 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 64% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (12.4%) runs 17% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 41% of counties in New Mexico see shorter overall travel times than San Miguel. San Miguel's average driver income exceeds 16% of counties in New Mexico. San Miguel's median driver age is higher than 78% of counties in New Mexico.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In San Miguel County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
San Miguel
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,936 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in San Miguel have higher average income than 16% of counties in New Mexico.
Trucks account for approximately 19.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 23.8% on highways.
Drivers on San Miguel roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $50,242 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 75% 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)
