This page delivers traffic analytics for Valencia County, New Mexico. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Valencia County, New Mexico among 295 road miles divided in 3,138 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 496 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.
4,412
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.
30.2 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.
17.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,793
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,412 vehicles per day in Valencia County, New Mexico that results in 1,446,268 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈528 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Mexico state averages: Valencia's average daily traffic volume is 3% lower than the state average - 4,412 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 1,446,268 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈528 million per year), roughly 2.3% of New Mexico's statewide total. The average trip takes 30.2 minutes, 11% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 25% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 17.9% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Valencia carries more traffic than 78% of counties in New Mexico. Its average travel time of 30.2 minutes is longer than 6% 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.
8,335
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.0 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.
18.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,442
A significant volume of traffic in Valencia County, New Mexico utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,335 vehicles per day, 92% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,349 vehicles per day. That average covers 67 highway road miles divided in 50 segments (average segment length 7,065 ft), together carrying 598,105 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈218 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.9%, highway truck share is 28% lower than the state average, marking Valencia as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Valencia's highway truck share (15.9%) is higher than 45% of counties in New Mexico. Valencia's highway truck count is higher than 61% of counties in New Mexico, at roughly 1,326 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,349
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.0 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.
17.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,344
The non-highway road network in Valencia County, New Mexico supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,349 vehicles per day, 48% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,335 vehicles per day. That average covers 228 non-highway road miles divided in 3,088 segments (average segment length 390 ft), together carrying 848,163 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈310 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 64% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (17.9%) runs 19% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Valencia's overall average travel time exceeds 6% of counties in New Mexico. Trip origins here have higher average income than 78% of counties in New Mexico. 50% of counties in New Mexico have a younger driver population than Valencia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 86% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
November is the quietest month, with volumes -5% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Valencia County, New Mexico, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Valencia
New Mexico
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,412
4,562
-3.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.9%
16.2%
-39.1%
Truck % (Highway)
15.9%
22.2%
-28.3%
Avg. Travel Time
30.2 min
34.0 min
-11.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,412 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Valencia carries more traffic than 78% of counties in New Mexico, averaging 4,412 vehicles per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 86% above the daily average.
Drivers on Valencia roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,793 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 31% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Valencia 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.
Trucks account for approximately 9.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.9% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in November, averaging 4,203 vehicles per day - a 5% 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)
