This page delivers traffic analytics for Attala County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Attala County, Mississippi among 320 road miles divided in 1,861 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 906 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.
1,784
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.5 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.
7.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,066
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,784 vehicles per day in Attala County, Mississippi that results in 409,578 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈149 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: Attala's average daily traffic volume is 66% lower than the state average - 1,784 vehicles per day against 5,319 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Attala accounts for about 0.4% of Mississippi's statewide total, at 409,578 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈149 million per year). Journey times here (30.5 minutes on average) closely track the state level. Congestion runs 53% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 20% of counties in Mississippi see less traffic than Attala's 1,784 vehicles per day. 37% of counties in Mississippi have a shorter average travel time than Attala's 30.5 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.
2,492
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
70.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
34.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,892
A significant volume of traffic in Attala County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,492 vehicles per day, 40% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,784 vehicles per day. That average covers 2 highway road miles divided in 2 segments (average segment length 4,699 ft), together carrying 4,430 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.1%) is 12% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Attala serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Attala's highway truck share (14.1%) is higher than 40% of counties in Mississippi. 10% of counties in Mississippi see fewer highway trucks per day than Attala's roughly 350.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,784
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.5 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.
7.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,019
The non-highway road network in Attala County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,784 vehicles per day, 28% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,492 vehicles per day. That average covers 318 non-highway road miles divided in 1,859 segments (average segment length 902 ft), together carrying 405,148 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈148 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 35% lower than on highways. At 53% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.1% signals easier movement on local roads. Attala's overall average travel time exceeds 37% of counties in Mississippi. Attala's average driver income exceeds 17% of counties in Mississippi. The driver population here skews older than 83% of counties in Mississippi.
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 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +23% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Attala County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +23% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Attala
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,784
5,319
-66.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.2%
11.1%
-16.9%
Truck % (Highway)
14.1%
15.9%
-11.6%
Avg. Travel Time
30.5 min
30.7 min
-0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,784 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Attala carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 10% of counties in Mississippi, at roughly 350 per day.
Approximately 98% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Attala County, Mississippi. 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 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 68% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 23% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,587 vehicles per day - a 11% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Attala roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $47,066 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.1% on highways.
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)
