This page delivers traffic analytics for Washington County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Washington County, Texas among 351 road miles divided in 5,723 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 324 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.
3,930
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.
34.2 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.
12.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,228
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,930 vehicles per day in Washington County, Texas that results in 1,535,375 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈560 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 34.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: Washington's average daily traffic volume is 43% lower than the state average - 3,930 vehicles per day against 6,895 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,535,375 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈560 million per year), about 0.2% of Texas's statewide total. Journey times run 5% higher than the state level, at 34.2 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 12.2% is 25% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Washington's 3,930 vehicles per day outpaces 68% of counties in Texas. 45% of counties in Texas have a shorter average travel time than Washington's 34.2 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.
13,800
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
56.9 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.
26.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,151
A significant volume of traffic in Washington County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,800 vehicles per day, 345% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,104 vehicles per day. That average covers 62 highway road miles divided in 442 segments (average segment length 743 ft), together carrying 768,857 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈281 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 60% of counties in Texas. Trucks constitute 12.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.9%, highway truck share is 6% lower than the state average, marking Washington as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 32% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Washington's 12.9%. By raw truck volume, Washington carries more highway trucks than 59% of counties in Texas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,104
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
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.
11.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,856
The non-highway road network in Washington County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,104 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,800 vehicles per day. That average covers 289 non-highway road miles divided in 5,281 segments (average segment length 289 ft), together carrying 766,519 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈280 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 47% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 11.0% is 31% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Washington's overall average travel time exceeds 45% of counties in Texas. Washington's average driver income exceeds 80% of counties in Texas. The driver population here skews older than 67% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Washington County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Washington
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,930
6,895
-43.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.9%
9.8%
+1.2%
Truck % (Highway)
12.9%
13.8%
-6.0%
Avg. Travel Time
34.2 min
32.6 min
+4.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,930 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Washington have higher average income than 80% of counties in Texas.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Washington roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $80,228 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 27% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Washington 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 9.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.9% on highways.
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 69% 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)
