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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day2,210 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 8.5% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 29.8 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 8.4% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 47.2 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $60,825 |
Our data shows 2,210 vehicles per day on the average road in Chester County, Tennessee, and 390,938 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈143 million per year) across its 188 miles of monitored roads. About 1 in 12 vehicles is a truck, fewer than the 1 in 9 across Tennessee.
At 2,210 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Chester carries 70% 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 0.2% of Tennessee's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 91% of counties in Tennessee see more traffic than Chester's 2,210 vehicles per day.
At 29.8 minutes, the average travel time is 7% lower than the state level. On travel time, Chester runs shorter than 87% of counties in Tennessee.
At 48% lower than the state level, the 8.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - fewer delays make delivery windows more reliable.
| Traffic | vehicles per day5,726 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 9.8% |
| Average travel time | 37.3 min |
| Congestion ratio | 13.2% |
| Drivers’ average age | 47.5 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $61,196 |
Highways carry a significant share of travel in Chester County, Tennessee: 43% of all vehicle-miles. 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.
With 15% of the road miles (27 miles in 106 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 168,037 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈61.3 million per year).
Highway truck concentration here runs 37% lower than the state average, at 9.8%. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.
By truck concentration, highways here trail 85% of counties in Tennessee. 68% of counties in Tennessee see more highway trucks per day than Chester's roughly 559.
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,834 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 7.6% |
| Average travel time | 29.0 min |
| Congestion ratio | 7.8% |
| Drivers’ average age | 46.6 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $60,570 |
A little more than half of the driving in Chester County, Tennessee happens on local roads: 57% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 1,834 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 85% of the monitored road miles (161 miles in 992 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 222,900 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.4 million per year). Trucks make up 7.6% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 13 vehicles.
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 22% fewer trucks by share.
Non-highway congestion (7.8%) runs 49% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow.
Chester's average driver income is higher than 50% of counties in Tennessee. 66% of counties in Tennessee have an older driver population than Chester.
The average daily traffic per road sets Chester County apart: 70% below the Tennessee average. Its highway truck share is also 37% below.
| Metric | Chester County | 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% |
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Chester County moves 24.2% of the total daily travel and carries 47.3% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quieter and more local than the areas around it on both counts: less traffic, and less of what there is arriving by truck.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County | 2,210 | 8.5% | 390,938 | 29.8 min | 8.4% |
| Henderson County, Tennessee | 3,653 | 18.3% | 1,452,348 | 33.5 min | 8.6% |
| McNairy County, Tennessee | 2,811 | 10.6% | 716,624 | 31.5 min | 6.2% |
| Madison County, Tennessee | 6,775 | 13.1% | 3,683,553 | 33.1 min | 15.1% |
| Hardin County, Tennessee | 3,534 | 8.6% | 617,301 | 30.4 min | 9.3% |
| Tennessee average | 7,251 | 11.3% | N/A | 32.1 min | 16.1% |
Average daily traffic volume places Chester County #87 of 95 in Tennessee - the bottom quarter of the state.
| Measure | Chester County | Tennessee rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 2,210 | #87 of 95 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 168,037 | #73 of 86 |
| Truck share on highways | 9.8% | #73 of 86 |
| Highway trucks per day | 559 | #59 of 86 |
| Average travel time | 29.8 min | #83 of 95 |
| Average driver income | $60,825 | #48 of 95 |
| Average driver age | 47.2 yrs | #63 of 95 |
The three busiest roads in Chester County average 8,783 vehicles a day, 4.0 times the county average of 2,210 across all its monitored roads.
US 45 is the busiest road, at 14,803 vehicles a day, 1,433 of them trucks (9.7%). No other road comes close: Main Street, in second place, carries 5,898. It tops the truck ranking too, with the most trucks.
Broad Street carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 43.4 minutes against 29.8 county-wide.
Main Street is busy with cars rather than freight: only 3.4% of its traffic is trucks, against 8.5% county-wide.
Travel on US 45's busiest stretch runs 16% over free-flow time, against 8% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
The busiest stretch of Main Street carries 2.7 times the county average; trucks are 3.4% of it, below the county-wide 8.5%.
On its busiest stretch, TN 100 carries 2.6 times the county average; trucks are 10.3% of it, above the county-wide 8.5%.
White Avenue peaks at 4,693 vehicles a day, 2.1 times the county average; trucks are 4.0% of it, below the county-wide 8.5%.
Drivers on TN 22 are on long journeys, a median 42.4 minutes against 29.8 county-wide: a through route more than a local street.
Broad Street carries 68% more than the county average at its busiest, 454 of them trucks (12.2%, above the county-wide 8.5%).
The average monitored road in Chester carries 2,210 vehicles per day, 70% less than the Tennessee average of 7,251.
Chester's average travel time of 29.8 minutes is shorter than 87% of counties in Tennessee.
The average trip in Chester takes 29.8 minutes, 7% shorter than the Tennessee average of 32.1 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
Approximately 40% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Chester County, Tennessee. A sizeable share of highway traffic comes from outside, mixed with local trips on the same roads.
Trucks make up about 8.5% of all traffic in Chester County, Tennessee, rising to 9.8% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
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, 22% below the Tennessee average.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and a long afternoon plateau from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM - about 93% above the daily average.
US 45 carries the most, 14,803 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Main Street (5,898), TN 100 (5,648), White Avenue (4,693), TN 22 (4,299). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
US 45, with about 1,433 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 9.7% of its 14,803 vehicles.
About 14,803 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 1,433 trucks (9.7%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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