This page delivers traffic analytics for Sandoval County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sandoval County, New Mexico among 682 road miles divided in 5,526 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 652 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.
4,869
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.5 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.
18.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,489
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,869 vehicles per day in Sandoval County, New Mexico that results in 3,798,495 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: At 4,869 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Sandoval carries 7% more traffic than the state average of 4,562 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Sandoval accounts for about 5.9% of New Mexico's statewide total, at 3,798,495 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). At 30.5 minutes, the average travel time is 10% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 18.4% is 28% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Sandoval's 4,869 vehicles per day outpaces 91% of counties in New Mexico. Its average travel time of 30.5 minutes is longer than 9% of counties in New Mexico.
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.
11,496
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.5 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.
30.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,990
A significant volume of traffic in Sandoval County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,496 vehicles per day, 169% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,279 vehicles per day. That average covers 286 highway road miles divided in 452 segments (average segment length 3,341 ft), together carrying 2,294,574 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈838 million per year). That puts Sandoval among the top 5 counties in New Mexico for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 13.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.3%, highway truck share is 40% lower than the state average, marking Sandoval as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Sandoval's highway truck share (13.3%) is higher than 16% of counties in New Mexico. By raw truck volume, Sandoval carries more highway trucks than 55% of counties in New Mexico.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,279
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.7 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.
17.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,389
The non-highway road network in Sandoval County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,279 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,496 vehicles per day. That average covers 396 non-highway road miles divided in 5,074 segments (average segment length 413 ft), together carrying 1,503,921 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈549 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 63% lower than on highways. At 15% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 17.3% signals more friction on local roads. 9% of counties in New Mexico see shorter overall travel times than Sandoval. 91% of counties in New Mexico see lower average driver income among trip origins than Sandoval. Sandoval's median driver age is higher than 44% 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 90% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 24% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +2% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Sandoval County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +2% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Sandoval
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,869
4,562
+6.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.0%
16.2%
-38.6%
Truck % (Highway)
13.3%
22.2%
-40.2%
Avg. Travel Time
30.5 min
34.0 min
-10.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,869 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Sandoval have higher average income than 91% of counties in New Mexico.
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 90% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 2% higher during March–May. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,531 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Sandoval roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $86,489 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Sandoval 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.
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)
