This page delivers traffic analytics for Sherman County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sherman County, Texas among 194 road miles divided in 545 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 1,881 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.
1,844
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.7 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.
5.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,330
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,844 vehicles per day in Sherman County, Texas that results in 250,937 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈91.6 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 44.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 1,844 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Sherman carries 73% less traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Sherman accounts for about 0.0% of Texas's statewide total, at 250,937 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈91.6 million per year). The average trip takes 44.7 minutes, 37% higher than the state level. At 69% lower than the state level, the 5.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 23% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Sherman's 1,844 vehicles per day. 87% of counties in Texas have a shorter average travel time than Sherman's 44.7 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.
3,454
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.4 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.
6.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,593
A significant volume of traffic in Sherman County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,454 vehicles per day, 553% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 529 vehicles per day. That average covers 73 highway road miles divided in 245 segments (average segment length 1,564 ft), together carrying 207,028 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 22.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (22.7%) is 65% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Sherman serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 79% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Sherman's 22.7%. 28% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Sherman's roughly 783.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
529
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.9 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.
4.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,359
The non-highway road network in Sherman County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 529 vehicles per day, 85% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,454 vehicles per day. That average covers 122 non-highway road miles divided in 300 segments (average segment length 2,140 ft), together carrying 43,909 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈16.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 52% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.3% is 73% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 87% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Sherman. 55% of counties in Texas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Sherman. Sherman's median driver age is higher than 24% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Sherman County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Sherman
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,844
6,895
-73.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
20.6%
9.8%
+110.6%
Truck % (Highway)
22.7%
13.8%
+64.8%
Avg. Travel Time
44.7 min
32.6 min
+37.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,844 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Sherman's average travel time of 44.7 minutes is longer than 87% of counties in Texas.
The average travel time for drivers is 44.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Sherman roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,330 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 20.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.7% on highways.
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 40% 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)
