This page delivers traffic analytics for Anderson County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Anderson County, Tennessee among 244 road miles divided in 6,691 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 193 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.
5,335
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
11.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,849
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,335 vehicles per day in Anderson County, Tennessee that results in 1,950,129 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈712 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Tennessee state averages: At 5,335 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Anderson carries 26% less traffic than the state average of 7,251 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,950,129 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈712 million per year), about 1.1% of Tennessee's statewide total. At 31.2 minutes, the average travel time is 3% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 11.1% is 31% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Anderson carries more traffic than 68% of counties in Tennessee. 23% of counties in Tennessee have a shorter average travel time than Anderson's 31.2 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.
18,194
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.7 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.
28.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,784
A significant volume of traffic in Anderson County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 18,194 vehicles per day, 490% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,086 vehicles per day. That average covers 80 highway road miles divided in 996 segments (average segment length 423 ft), together carrying 1,338,772 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈489 million per year). 72% of counties in Tennessee move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 12.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.8%) is 18% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Anderson serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Anderson's highway truck share (12.8%) is higher than 49% of counties in Tennessee. By raw truck volume, Anderson carries more highway trucks than 60% of counties in Tennessee.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,086
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.6 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.
8.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,106
The non-highway road network in Anderson County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,086 vehicles per day, 83% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 18,194 vehicles per day. That average covers 165 non-highway road miles divided in 5,695 segments (average segment length 153 ft), together carrying 611,357 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈223 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 58% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (8.0%) runs 48% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 23% of counties in Tennessee see shorter overall travel times than Anderson. 81% of counties in Tennessee see lower average driver income among trip origins than Anderson. Anderson's median driver age is higher than 52% of counties in Tennessee.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 10% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Anderson County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Anderson
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,335
7,251
-26.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.5%
11.3%
-7.1%
Truck % (Highway)
12.8%
15.6%
-17.7%
Avg. Travel Time
31.2 min
32.1 min
-2.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,335 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Anderson have higher average income than 81% of counties in Tennessee.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,503 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 30% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Anderson County, Tennessee. 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 10.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.8% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
Drivers on Anderson roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,849 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
