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Traffic heat map of Anderson County, Tennessee: 244 miles of roads shaded from blue (light) to red (heavy traffic), busiest on I 75 and Oak Ridge Highway

Anderson County, Tennessee Traffic Counts

Traffic analytics for Anderson County, Tennessee, calculated from real-world mobile and sensor networks on 6,691 road segments (244 road miles, about 193 ft each). Its busiest road, I 75, carries 42,302 vehicles a day, 7.9 times the average road. Use the figures below to move from assumptions to certainty on retail locations, logistics and road planning.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
Updated:
September 29, 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Anderson County, Tennessee

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

vehicles per day5,335
Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

10.5%
Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

31.2 min
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

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$71,849

A typical monitored road in Anderson County, Tennessee sees 5,335 vehicles per day, while its 244 miles of monitored roads together handle 1,950,129 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈712 million per year). Trucks are 10.5% of traffic, close to the 11.3% across Tennessee.

Shorter trips than 77% of counties in Tennessee

Anderson's average daily traffic volume is 26% lower than the state average - 5,335 vehicles per day against 7,251 - suggesting less traffic load per road - lighter roads for freight, but less passing trade for roadside retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 1.1% of Tennessee's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 68% of counties in Tennessee see less traffic than Anderson's 5,335 vehicles per day.

Journey times here (31.2 minutes on average) closely track the state level. Its average travel time of 31.2 minutes is shorter than 77% of counties in Tennessee.

The congestion ratio of 11.1% is 31% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Highway Traffic in Anderson County, Tennessee

Trafficvehicles per day18,194
Trucks12.8%
Average travel time34.7 min
Congestion ratio28.5%
Drivers’ average age48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income$70,784

A little more than half of the driving in Anderson County, Tennessee happens on highways: 69% of all vehicle-miles. 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.

With 33% of the road miles (80 miles in 996 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 1,338,772 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈489 million per year).

By highway travel volume, Anderson outranks 72% of counties in Tennessee.

Passenger-oriented highways

The concentration of trucks on highways (12.8%) is 18% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.

Anderson's highway truck share (12.8%) is lower than 51% of counties in Tennessee. Anderson's highway truck count is higher than 60% of counties in Tennessee, at roughly 2,336 trucks per day.

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Non-highway Traffic in Anderson County, Tennessee

Trafficvehicles per day3,086
Trucks5.5%
Average travel time30.6 min
Congestion ratio8.0%
Drivers’ average age48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income$74,106

Local roads carry a significant share of travel in Anderson County, Tennessee: 31% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 3,086 vehicles per day.

Spread over 165 miles and 5,695 segments, 67% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 611,357 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈223 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 5.5%.

Drivers from higher-income areas than 81% of counties in Tennessee

Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 58% lower than the highway network.

At 48% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.0% signals easier movement on local roads.

Anderson's average driver income is higher than 81% of counties in Tennessee. Anderson's median driver age is higher than 52% of counties in Tennessee.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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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:
Weekends are somewhat quieter: volumes run about 10% below weekday levels, the usual weekend dip.
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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 - the usual winter low.

Data Finding: Hourly & Seasonal Patterns

In Anderson County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and there is a noticeable seasonal swing of +9% in high season.

Anderson County vs. Tennessee Traffic Comparison

Of the four measures, average daily traffic per road differs most: Anderson County runs 26% below the Tennessee average. Its highway truck share is also 18% below.

MetricAnderson CountyTennessee averageDifference
Traffic5,3357,251-26.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)10.5%11.3%-7.1%
Truck % (Highway)12.8%15.6%-17.7%
Avg. Travel Time31.2 min32.1 min-2.7%

How Anderson County compares

Anderson County against nearby counties

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Anderson County is 28.5% less congested and moves 48.4% of the total daily travel; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.

Anderson County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Tennessee average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Anderson County5,33510.5%1,950,12931.2 min11.1%
Campbell County, Tennessee6,22218.5%1,428,06037.7 min13.7%
Knox County, Tennessee10,8609.8%12,073,91131.9 min22.1%
Morgan County, Tennessee3,2189.1%348,90533.1 min9.8%
Loudon County, Tennessee6,73117.7%2,249,92534.3 min16.2%
Tennessee average7,25111.3%N/A32.1 min16.1%

Anderson County ranked within Tennessee

Average driver income places Anderson County #19 of 95 in Tennessee - the top quarter of the state.

Anderson County ranked among 95 county-level areas in Tennessee (1 = highest); measures without data in every county rank a smaller field, down to 86.
MeasureAnderson CountyTennessee rank
Traffic volume (AADT)5,335#31 of 95
Highway vehicle-miles per day1,338,772#25 of 86
Truck share on highways12.8%#44 of 86
Highway trucks per day2,336#35 of 86
Average travel time31.2 min#73 of 95
Average driver income$71,849#19 of 95
Average driver age48.6 yrs#46 of 95

Busiest roads in Anderson County, Tennessee

The three busiest roads in Anderson County average 36,879 vehicles a day, 6.9 times the county average of 5,335 across all its monitored roads.

I 75 is the busiest road, at 42,302 vehicles a day, 9,228 of them trucks (21.8%). It also carries the most trucks.

Trips using I 75 are long: a median of 51.5 minutes against 31.2 county-wide, the mark of a through route.

Freight stands out on I 75: trucks are 21.8% of the traffic there, against 10.5% county-wide.

Ranked by daily traffic (AADT)

Cars and light vehiclesTrucks
1I 75Motorway · 42,302vehicles9,228trucks · 21.8%
Road class
Motorway
Congestion ratio
45.1%
Median trip time
51.5 min
Drivers’ median age
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$64,265

Delays build on I 75: its congestion ratio of 45% over free-flow time is well above the county's 11%.

2Oak Ridge HighwayTrunk road · 38,096vehicles2,848trucks · 7.5%
Road class
Trunk road
Congestion ratio
42.2%
Median trip time
30.9 min
Drivers’ median age
47.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$82,340

Oak Ridge Highway carries 7.1 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 30.9 minutes.

3Illinois AvenueTrunk road · 30,239vehicles2,516trucks · 8.3%
Road class
Trunk road
Congestion ratio
33.9%
Median trip time
30.7 min
Drivers’ median age
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$72,408

At 5.7 times the county average, Illinois Avenue draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $72,408 in household income.

4Charles G Seivers BoulevardTrunk road · 25,910vehicles2,074trucks · 8.0%
Road class
Trunk road
Congestion ratio
30.7%
Median trip time
33.0 min
Drivers’ median age
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$70,860

At 4.9 times the county average, Charles G Seivers Boulevard draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $70,860 in household income.

5Edgemoor RoadSecondary road · 21,283vehicles1,076trucks · 5.1%
Road class
Secondary road
Congestion ratio
43.8%
Median trip time
30.2 min
Drivers’ median age
47.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$86,512

Travel on Edgemoor Road's busiest stretch runs 44% over free-flow time, against 11% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.

Ranked by trucks per day

Cars and light vehiclesTrucks
1I 75Motorway · #1 by traffic42,302vehicles9,228trucks · 21.8%
2Oak Ridge HighwayTrunk road · #2 by traffic38,096vehicles2,848trucks · 7.5%
3Illinois AvenueTrunk road · #3 by traffic30,239vehicles2,516trucks · 8.3%
4Charles G Seivers BoulevardTrunk road · #4 by traffic25,910vehicles2,074trucks · 8.0%
5Charles G. Seivers BoulevardTrunk road · 19,541vehicles1,532trucks · 7.8%
Road class
Trunk road
Congestion ratio
25.3%
Median trip time
34.1 min
Drivers’ median age
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$73,693

The busiest stretch of Charles G. Seivers Boulevard carries 3.7 times the county average; trucks are 7.8% of it, below the county-wide 10.5%.

How to read these road counts
  • The first number is AADT, annual average daily traffic: the vehicles passing a point on an average day, both directions combined and trucks included. On a divided highway both carriageways are added together.
  • Traffic changes along a road, with more near interchanges and towns and less in open country. Every figure for a road describes its busiest stretch in the county, so the two rankings show the same numbers for the same road.
  • The second number is the trucks on that stretch, a part of its AADT. The bar splits the AADT into cars and light vehicles (blue) and trucks (amber).
  • See segment-level AADT for any road on TrafficZoom.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

AndersonDepartment of Transportation

Demographic Baseline for O-D Modeling

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Q3 2026

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