This page delivers traffic analytics for Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Santa Fe County, New Mexico among 742 road miles divided in 10,800 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 363 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.
4,957
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
17.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,650
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,957 vehicles per day in Santa Fe County, New Mexico that results in 4,107,645 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion 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 33.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: At 4,957 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Santa Fe carries 9% more 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 4,107,645 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year), about 6.4% of New Mexico's statewide total. At 33.1 minutes, the average travel time is 3% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 18% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 17.0% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 94% of counties in New Mexico see less traffic than Santa Fe's 4,957 vehicles per day. 28% of counties in New Mexico have a shorter average travel time than Santa Fe's 33.1 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.
10,682
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.7 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.
23.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,945
A significant volume of traffic in Santa Fe County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,682 vehicles per day, 141% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,438 vehicles per day. That average covers 258 highway road miles divided in 898 segments (average segment length 1,517 ft), together carrying 2,545,854 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈929 million per year). By highway travel volume, that ranks Santa Fe in the top 5 counties in New Mexico. Trucks constitute 15.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.1%, highway truck share is 32% lower than the state average, marking Santa Fe as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Santa Fe's highway truck share (15.1%) is higher than 35% of counties in New Mexico. Santa Fe's highway truck count is higher than 68% of counties in New Mexico, at roughly 1,611 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,438
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 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.
16.4%
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.
$73,212
The non-highway road network in Santa Fe County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,438 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,682 vehicles per day. That average covers 484 non-highway road miles divided in 9,902 segments (average segment length 258 ft), together carrying 1,561,790 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈570 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 65% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 16.4% is 9% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 28% of counties in New Mexico. 84% of counties in New Mexico see lower average driver income among trip origins than Santa Fe. The driver population here skews older than 81% of counties in New Mexico.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 88% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 16% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Santa Fe County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,957
4,562
+8.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.4%
16.2%
-30.1%
Truck % (Highway)
15.1%
22.2%
-32.0%
Avg. Travel Time
33.1 min
34.0 min
-2.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,957 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Santa Fe have higher average income than 84% of counties in New Mexico.
Approximately 37% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Santa Fe 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.
Trucks account for approximately 11.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.1% on highways.
Drivers on Santa Fe roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,650 - 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 88% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 5% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,586 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual 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)
