This page delivers traffic analytics for Ward County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ward County, Texas among 310 road miles divided in 1,605 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 1,020 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.
2,844
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
25.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.6 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.
10.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,436
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,844 vehicles per day in Ward County, Texas that results in 1,415,012 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈516 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 38.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 2,844 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Ward carries 59% less traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Ward accounts for about 0.2% of Texas's statewide total, at 1,415,012 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈516 million per year). At 38.6 minutes, the average travel time is 18% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 38% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Ward carries more traffic than 47% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Ward runs longer than 72% 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.
10,095
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
31.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
52.7 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.
23.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
38.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,301
A significant volume of traffic in Ward County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,095 vehicles per day, 311% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,454 vehicles per day. That average covers 93 highway road miles divided in 82 segments (average segment length 5,993 ft), together carrying 998,589 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈364 million per year). 69% of counties in Texas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 31.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (31.6%) is 130% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Ward serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 93% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Ward's 31.6%. 92% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Ward's roughly 3,195.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,454
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.2%
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.
9.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,860
The non-highway road network in Ward County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,454 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,095 vehicles per day. That average covers 217 non-highway road miles divided in 1,523 segments (average segment length 752 ft), together carrying 416,423 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈152 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 62% lower than on highways. At 42% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 9.3% signals easier movement on local roads. 72% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Ward. Trip origins here have higher average income than 64% of counties in Texas. 5% of counties in Texas have a younger driver population than Ward.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 48% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 27% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Ward County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ward
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,844
6,895
-58.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
25.9%
9.8%
+165.2%
Truck % (Highway)
31.6%
13.8%
+130.2%
Avg. Travel Time
38.6 min
32.6 min
+18.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,844 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Ward skews older than 5% of counties in Texas.
Traffic volumes are typically 12% higher during March–May. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 2,493 vehicles per day - a 12% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 59% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Ward 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 25.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 31.6% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 38.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Ward roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $73,436 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 48% above the daily 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)
