
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Benton County, Tennessee
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day3,294 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 17.5% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 32.1 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 11.1% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 51.2 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $55,871 |
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Our data shows 3,294 vehicles per day on the average road in Benton County, Tennessee, and 608,961 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈222 million per year) across its 144 miles of monitored roads. Freight weighs heavily here: trucks are 17.5% of traffic, against 11.3% across Tennessee.
Traffic 55% below the Tennessee average
At 3,294 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Benton carries 55% less traffic than the state average of 7,251, suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.3% of Tennessee's statewide total of vehicle-miles. Benton carries less traffic than 66% of counties in Tennessee.
The average trip takes 32.1 minutes, on par with the state level. Its average travel time of 32.1 minutes is shorter than 56% of counties in Tennessee.
Congestion runs 31% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 11.1%, which means smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Benton County, Tennessee
| Traffic | vehicles per day7,662 |
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| Trucks | 21.6% |
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| Average travel time | 46.2 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 23.4% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 50.5 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $56,792 |
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Most travel in Benton County, Tennessee happens on highways, 70% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 7,662 vehicles per day, 223% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,374 vehicles per day.
With 28% of the road miles (41 miles in 172 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 429,209 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈157 million per year).
Higher highway truck share than 82% of counties in Tennessee
At 21.6%, highway truck share is 39% higher than the state average. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
By truck concentration, highways here outrank 82% of counties in Tennessee. By raw truck volume, Benton carries more highway trucks than 65% of counties in Tennessee.

Non-highway Traffic in Benton County, Tennessee
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,374 |
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| Trucks | 7.6% |
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| Average travel time | 29.1 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 8.5% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 52.4 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $54,939 |
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Local roads carry a smaller share of travel in Benton County, Tennessee, 30% of vehicle-miles; most driving happens on highways. The average non-highway road carries 2,374 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 72% of the monitored road miles (103 miles in 817 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 179,751 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈65.6 million per year). About 1 in 13 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (7.6%).
Older drivers than 94% of counties in Tennessee
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 65% lower than the highway network.
At 45% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.5% signals easier movement on local roads.
Benton's average driver income is lower than 71% of counties in Tennessee. Benton's median driver age is higher than 94% of counties in Tennessee.