This page delivers traffic analytics for Chester County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Chester County, Tennessee among 188 road miles divided in 1,098 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 905 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.
2,210
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
8.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,825
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,210 vehicles per day in Chester County, Tennessee that results in 390,938 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈143 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Tennessee state averages: At 2,210 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Chester carries 70% less traffic than the state average of 7,251 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Chester accounts for about 0.2% of Tennessee's statewide total, at 390,938 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈143 million per year). Journey times run 7% lower than the state level, at 29.8 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 8.4% is 48% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 9% of counties in Tennessee see less traffic than Chester's 2,210 vehicles per day. 13% of counties in Tennessee have a shorter average travel time than Chester's 29.8 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.
5,726
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.3 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.
13.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,196
A significant volume of traffic in Chester County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,726 vehicles per day, 212% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,834 vehicles per day. That average covers 27 highway road miles divided in 106 segments (average segment length 1,364 ft), together carrying 168,037 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈61.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.8%, highway truck share is 37% lower than the state average, marking Chester as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 15% of counties in Tennessee. By raw truck volume, Chester carries more highway trucks than 32% 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.
1,834
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.0 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.
7.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,570
The non-highway road network in Chester County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,834 vehicles per day, 68% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,726 vehicles per day. That average covers 161 non-highway road miles divided in 992 segments (average segment length 856 ft), together carrying 222,900 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 22% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.8% is 49% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 13% of counties in Tennessee. 50% of counties in Tennessee see lower average driver income among trip origins than Chester. 34% of counties in Tennessee have a younger driver population than Chester.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Chester County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Chester
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,210
7,251
-69.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.5%
11.3%
-24.7%
Truck % (Highway)
9.8%
15.6%
-37.5%
Avg. Travel Time
29.8 min
32.1 min
-7.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,210 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Chester carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 32% of counties in Tennessee, at roughly 559 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.8 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 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 93% above the daily average.
Drivers on Chester roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,825 - 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)
