This page delivers traffic analytics for Smith County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Smith County, Texas among 907 road miles divided in 11,762 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 407 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.
8,201
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.7 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.
16.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,499
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,201 vehicles per day in Smith County, Texas that results in 6,756,289 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 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 34.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 8,201 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Smith carries 19% more traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 6,756,289 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 billion per year), roughly 0.9% of Texas's statewide total. Journey times run 6% higher than the state level, at 34.7 minutes on average. At 2% lower than the state level, the 16.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Smith's 8,201 vehicles per day outpaces 95% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Smith runs longer than 50% of counties in Texas.
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.
14,612
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.3 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.
25.4%
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.
$78,993
A significant volume of traffic in Smith County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,612 vehicles per day, 114% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,833 vehicles per day. That average covers 257 highway road miles divided in 2,069 segments (average segment length 656 ft), together carrying 3,549,800 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Smith outranks 92% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 16.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 20% higher than the state average, at 16.5% - positioning Smith as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 55% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Smith's 16.5%. Smith's highway truck count is higher than 74% of counties in Texas, at roughly 2,417 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,833
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.
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.
14.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,665
The non-highway road network in Smith County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,833 vehicles per day, 53% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,612 vehicles per day. That average covers 650 non-highway road miles divided in 9,693 segments (average segment length 354 ft), together carrying 3,206,488 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 68% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (14.0%) runs 12% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 50% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Smith. Smith's average driver income exceeds 81% of counties in Texas. 52% of counties in Texas have a younger driver population than Smith.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 70% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 25% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October 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 Smith County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +2% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Smith
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,201
6,895
+18.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.2%
9.8%
+14.9%
Truck % (Highway)
16.5%
13.8%
+20.3%
Avg. Travel Time
34.7 min
32.6 min
+6.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,201 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Smith carries more traffic than 95% of counties in Texas, averaging 8,201 vehicles per day.
Approximately 18% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Smith County, Texas. 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 11.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 16.5% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 70% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 2% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 7,600 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)
