This page delivers traffic analytics for Sierra County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sierra County, New Mexico among 238 road miles divided in 1,225 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 1,024 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.
1,906
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.1 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.
6.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
62.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$42,701
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,906 vehicles per day in Sierra County, New Mexico that results in 606,849 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈221 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 45.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: Sierra's average daily traffic volume is 58% lower than the state average - 1,906 vehicles per day against 4,562 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 606,849 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈221 million per year), roughly 0.9% of New Mexico's statewide total. At 45.1 minutes, the average travel time is 33% higher than the state level. At 52% lower than the state level, the 6.9% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Sierra carries more traffic than 19% of counties in New Mexico. Its average travel time of 45.1 minutes is longer than 84% 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.
3,578
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
79.8 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.
8.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
63.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$42,523
A significant volume of traffic in Sierra County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,578 vehicles per day, 106% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,733 vehicles per day. That average covers 128 highway road miles divided in 115 segments (average segment length 5,871 ft), together carrying 486,357 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈178 million per year). Trucks constitute 22.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (22.2%) is in line with the state average for similar road classifications. Sierra's highway truck share (22.2%) is higher than 61% of counties in New Mexico. 42% of counties in New Mexico see fewer highway trucks per day than Sierra's roughly 793.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,733
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.5 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.
6.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
61.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$42,801
The non-highway road network in Sierra County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,733 vehicles per day, 52% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,578 vehicles per day. That average covers 110 non-highway road miles divided in 1,110 segments (average segment length 521 ft), together carrying 120,492 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈44.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 64% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (6.7%) runs 55% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 84% of counties in New Mexico. Trip origins here have higher average income than 3% of counties in New Mexico. Sierra has the highest median driver age in New Mexico - 62 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Sierra County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Sierra
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,906
4,562
-58.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
19.3%
16.2%
+19.0%
Truck % (Highway)
22.2%
22.2%
-0.1%
Avg. Travel Time
45.1 min
34.0 min
+32.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,906 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 62 years, Sierra has the highest driver age of any county in New Mexico.
The average travel time for drivers is 45.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 19.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.2% on highways.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Sierra 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.
Drivers on Sierra roads have a median age of 62 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $42,701 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 77% 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)
