This page delivers traffic analytics for Carter County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Carter County, Tennessee among 181 road miles divided in 3,200 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 298 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.
5,837
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.6 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.
15.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,268
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,837 vehicles per day in Carter County, Tennessee that results in 1,022,625 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈373 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 17 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Tennessee state averages: Carter's average daily traffic volume is 19% lower than the state average - 5,837 vehicles per day against 7,251 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,022,625 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈373 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Tennessee's statewide total. At 29.6 minutes, the average travel time is 8% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 15.8% is 2% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Carter's 5,837 vehicles per day outpaces 78% of counties in Tennessee. On travel time, Carter runs longer than 10% of counties in Tennessee.
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.
13,701
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.5 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.
24.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,420
A significant volume of traffic in Carter County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,701 vehicles per day, 242% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,011 vehicles per day. That average covers 59 highway road miles divided in 603 segments (average segment length 515 ft), together carrying 558,016 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈204 million per year). 52% of counties in Tennessee move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 6.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 58% lower than the state average, at 6.6% - positioning Carter as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. At 6.6%, Carter's highway truck concentration is the lowest in Tennessee. By raw truck volume, Carter carries more highway trucks than 34% 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.
4,011
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.2 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.
13.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,057
The non-highway road network in Carter County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,011 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,701 vehicles per day. That average covers 122 non-highway road miles divided in 2,597 segments (average segment length 248 ft), together carrying 464,609 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈170 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 27% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 13.8% is 10% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Carter's overall average travel time exceeds 10% of counties in Tennessee. 18% of counties in Tennessee see lower average driver income among trip origins than Carter. Carter's median driver age is higher than 63% of counties in Tennessee.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Carter County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Carter
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,837
7,251
-19.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.8%
11.3%
-48.7%
Truck % (Highway)
6.6%
15.6%
-57.5%
Avg. Travel Time
29.6 min
32.1 min
-7.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,837 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Carter has the lowest highway truck share of any county in Tennessee, at 6.6%.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.6 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 81% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 5.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 6.6% on highways.
Approximately 20% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Carter 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.
Drivers on Carter roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $53,268 - 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)
