This page delivers traffic analytics for Union County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Union County, New Mexico among 239 road miles divided in 1,012 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 1,249 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.
1,900
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
61.0 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.
6.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$49,710
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,900 vehicles per day in Union County, New Mexico that results in 433,945 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈158 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 61.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: At 1,900 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Union carries 58% less traffic than the state average of 4,562 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Union accounts for about 0.7% of New Mexico's statewide total, at 433,945 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈158 million per year). At 61.0 minutes, the average travel time is 79% higher than the state level. At 57% lower than the state level, the 6.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Union's 1,900 vehicles per day outpaces 16% of counties in New Mexico. 94% of counties in New Mexico have a shorter average travel time than Union's 61.0 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.
3,622
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
63.1 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.
8.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,022
A significant volume of traffic in Union County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,622 vehicles per day, 529% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 576 vehicles per day. That average covers 138 highway road miles divided in 440 segments (average segment length 1,658 ft), together carrying 372,012 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈136 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.6%, highway truck share is 30% lower than the state average, marking Union as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 39% of counties in New Mexico. By raw truck volume, Union carries more highway trucks than 10% of counties in New Mexico.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
576
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
59.4 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.
4.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$41,225
The non-highway road network in Union County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 576 vehicles per day, 84% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,622 vehicles per day. That average covers 101 non-highway road miles divided in 572 segments (average segment length 934 ft), together carrying 61,932 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈22.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 23% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (4.9%) runs 68% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 94% of counties in New Mexico. Union's average driver income exceeds 12% of counties in New Mexico. Union's median driver age is higher than 9% of counties in New Mexico.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Union County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Union
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,900
4,562
-58.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.0%
16.2%
-7.4%
Truck % (Highway)
15.6%
22.2%
-29.9%
Avg. Travel Time
61.0 min
34.0 min
+79.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,900 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Union skews older than 9% of counties in New Mexico.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Drivers on Union roads have a median age of 41 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $49,710 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Union 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.
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)
