This page delivers traffic analytics for Travis County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Travis County, Texas among 2,141 road miles divided in 55,292 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 204 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.
9,718
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.
32.9 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.
20.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$115,682
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,718 vehicles per day in Travis County, Texas that results in 27,140,617 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈9.9 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 32.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 9,718 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Travis carries 41% more traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Travis accounts for about 3.7% of Texas's statewide total, at 27,140,617 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈9.9 billion per year). Journey times here (32.9 minutes on average) closely track the state level. Congestion runs 28% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 20.9% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 99% of counties in Texas see less traffic than Travis's 9,718 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 32.9 minutes is longer than 32% 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.
34,013
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.9 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.
54.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$108,882
A significant volume of traffic in Travis County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 34,013 vehicles per day, 295% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,615 vehicles per day. That average covers 400 highway road miles divided in 2,402 segments (average segment length 880 ft), together carrying 13,669,846 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.0 billion per year). That puts Travis among the top 5 counties in Texas for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 9.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 28% lower than the state average, at 9.9% - positioning Travis as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 8% of counties in Texas. Travis's highway truck count is higher than 91% of counties in Texas, at roughly 3,360 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,615
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.5%
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.
19.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$120,746
The non-highway road network in Travis County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,615 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 34,013 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,741 non-highway road miles divided in 52,890 segments (average segment length 174 ft), together carrying 13,470,771 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.9 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 55% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (19.4%) runs 21% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Travis's overall average travel time exceeds 32% of counties in Texas. 98% of counties in Texas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Travis. Travis's median driver age is higher than 4% 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 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 61% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 14% 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 -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Travis 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
Travis
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,718
6,895
+40.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.2%
9.8%
-26.4%
Truck % (Highway)
9.9%
13.8%
-28.1%
Avg. Travel Time
32.9 min
32.6 min
+0.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,718 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Travis carries more traffic than 99% of counties in Texas, averaging 9,718 vehicles per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 8,844 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Travis roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $115,682 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 61% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.9% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 34% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Travis 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.
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)
