This page delivers traffic analytics for Tarrant County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Tarrant County, Texas among 3,735 road miles divided in 103,817 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 190 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.
8,475
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.3 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.
18.4%
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.
$103,660
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,475 vehicles per day in Tarrant County, Texas that results in 46,022,982 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈16.8 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 8,475 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Tarrant carries 23% 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 46,022,982 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈16.8 billion per year), roughly 6.3% of Texas's statewide total. Journey times run 1% lower than the state level, at 32.3 minutes on average. At 13% higher than the state level, the 18.4% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Tarrant carries more traffic than 96% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Tarrant runs longer than 27% 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.
40,954
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.3 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.
60.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$99,679
A significant volume of traffic in Tarrant County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 40,954 vehicles per day, 455% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,378 vehicles per day. That average covers 628 highway road miles divided in 3,392 segments (average segment length 977 ft), together carrying 25,299,615 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈9.2 billion per year). No more than 2 other counties in Texas move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 9.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.6%, highway truck share is 30% lower than the state average, marking Tarrant as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 5% of counties in Texas. Tarrant's highway truck count is higher than 95% of counties in Texas, at roughly 3,919 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,378
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
42.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$106,789
The non-highway road network in Tarrant County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,378 vehicles per day, 82% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 40,954 vehicles per day. That average covers 3,107 non-highway road miles divided in 100,425 segments (average segment length 163 ft), together carrying 20,723,367 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.6 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 54% lower than the highway network. At 6% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 17.0% signals more friction on local roads. Tarrant's overall average travel time exceeds 27% of counties in Texas. Tarrant's average driver income exceeds 96% of counties in Texas. The driver population here skews older than 24% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 68% 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 +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Tarrant County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Tarrant
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,475
6,895
+22.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.2%
9.8%
-25.8%
Truck % (Highway)
9.6%
13.8%
-30.4%
Avg. Travel Time
32.3 min
32.6 min
-1.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,475 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Tarrant carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 95% of counties in Texas, at roughly 3,919 per day.
Approximately 24% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Tarrant 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 68% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 7,757 vehicles per day - a 8% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Tarrant roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $103,660 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
