This page delivers traffic analytics for Zavala County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Zavala County, Texas among 207 road miles divided in 1,043 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 1,046 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.
2,487
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.7 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.
7.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,020
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,487 vehicles per day in Zavala County, Texas that results in 431,058 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈157 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 45.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 2,487 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Zavala carries 64% less traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 431,058 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈157 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Texas's statewide total. The average trip takes 45.7 minutes, 40% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 7.6% is 54% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Zavala's 2,487 vehicles per day outpaces 40% of counties in Texas. On travel time, Zavala runs longer than 88% 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.
4,017
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
25.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
60.3 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.
8.6%
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.
$56,476
A significant volume of traffic in Zavala County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,017 vehicles per day, 153% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,587 vehicles per day. That average covers 77 highway road miles divided in 386 segments (average segment length 1,056 ft), together carrying 325,926 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈119 million per year). Trucks constitute 25.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (25.3%) is 84% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Zavala serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 85% of counties in Texas see a lower highway truck share than Zavala's 25.3%. 44% of counties in Texas see fewer highway trucks per day than Zavala's roughly 1,016.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,587
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.1 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,419
The non-highway road network in Zavala County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,587 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,017 vehicles per day. That average covers 130 non-highway road miles divided in 657 segments (average segment length 1,041 ft), together carrying 105,132 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈38.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 55% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (7.0%) runs 56% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 88% of counties in Texas see shorter overall travel times than Zavala. 8% of counties in Texas see lower average driver income among trip origins than Zavala. The driver population here skews older than 8% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Zavala County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Zavala
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,487
6,895
-63.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.9%
9.8%
+124.1%
Truck % (Highway)
25.3%
13.8%
+83.9%
Avg. Travel Time
45.7 min
32.6 min
+40.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,487 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Zavala's highway truck share of 25.3% is higher than 85% of counties in Texas.
Drivers on Zavala roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,020 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 45.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 31% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Zavala 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM in the evening - about 56% 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)
