This page delivers traffic analytics for Burke County, Georgia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Burke County, Georgia among 391 road miles divided in 2,016 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 1,025 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.
2,358
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.3 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,779
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,358 vehicles per day in Burke County, Georgia that results in 784,991 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈287 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Georgia state averages: Burke sees 68% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,358 vehicles per day against 7,398), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 784,991 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈287 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Georgia's statewide total. Journey times run 5% higher than the state level, at 35.3 minutes on average. At 58% lower than the state level, the 7.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 29% of counties in Georgia see less traffic than Burke's 2,358 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 35.3 minutes is longer than 70% of counties in Georgia.
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.
5,276
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.7 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.
11.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,062
A significant volume of traffic in Burke County, Georgia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,276 vehicles per day, 150% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,107 vehicles per day. That average covers 48 highway road miles divided in 160 segments (average segment length 1,595 ft), together carrying 237,627 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈86.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.4%, highway truck share is 8% lower than the state average, marking Burke as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Burke's highway truck share (12.4%) is higher than 45% of counties in Georgia. 39% of counties in Georgia see fewer highway trucks per day than Burke's roughly 656.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,107
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.5 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.
6.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,873
The non-highway road network in Burke County, Georgia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,107 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,276 vehicles per day. That average covers 343 non-highway road miles divided in 1,856 segments (average segment length 976 ft), together carrying 547,364 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈200 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 12% higher than on highways. At 59% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.6% signals easier movement on local roads. 70% of counties in Georgia see shorter overall travel times than Burke. Burke's average driver income exceeds 44% of counties in Georgia. Burke's median driver age is higher than 18% of counties in Georgia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Burke County, Georgia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Burke
Georgia
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,358
7,398
-68.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.4%
9.7%
+38.8%
Truck % (Highway)
12.4%
13.6%
-8.4%
Avg. Travel Time
35.3 min
33.6 min
+5.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,358 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Burke's average travel time of 35.3 minutes is longer than 70% of counties in Georgia.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
Approximately 30% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Burke County, Georgia. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Burke roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $62,779 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 13.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.4% 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)
