This page delivers traffic analytics for Cocke County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cocke County, Tennessee among 212 road miles divided in 1,658 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 674 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.
5,785
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.3 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.
13.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,970
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,785 vehicles per day in Cocke County, Tennessee that results in 1,268,331 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈463 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Tennessee state averages: Cocke's average daily traffic volume is 20% lower than the state average - 5,785 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 1,268,331 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈463 million per year), roughly 0.7% of Tennessee's statewide total. At 36.3 minutes, the average travel time is 13% higher than the state level. At 15% lower than the state level, the 13.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Cocke carries more traffic than 77% of counties in Tennessee. On travel time, Cocke runs longer than 90% 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.
9,506
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.2 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.
19.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,510
A significant volume of traffic in Cocke County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,506 vehicles per day, 115% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,412 vehicles per day. That average covers 92 highway road miles divided in 447 segments (average segment length 1,086 ft), together carrying 938,155 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈342 million per year). 62% of counties in Tennessee move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 21.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 21.0%, highway truck share is 34% higher than the state average, marking Cocke as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Cocke's highway truck share (21.0%) is higher than 79% of counties in Tennessee. Cocke's highway truck count is higher than 59% of counties in Tennessee, at roughly 1,995 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,412
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.
33.4 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.
11.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$49,762
The non-highway road network in Cocke County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,412 vehicles per day, 54% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,506 vehicles per day. That average covers 120 non-highway road miles divided in 1,211 segments (average segment length 522 ft), together carrying 330,176 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈121 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 69% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (11.4%) runs 26% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 90% of counties in Tennessee see shorter overall travel times than Cocke. Trip origins here have higher average income than 15% of counties in Tennessee. 97% of counties in Tennessee have a younger driver population than Cocke.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +15% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Cocke County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +15% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cocke
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,785
7,251
-20.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.2%
11.3%
+52.0%
Truck % (Highway)
21.0%
15.6%
+34.5%
Avg. Travel Time
36.3 min
32.1 min
+13.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,785 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Cocke carries more traffic than 77% of counties in Tennessee, averaging 5,785 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Cocke roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $51,970 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 67% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 17.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 21.0% on highways.
Approximately 20% of highway traffic and 21% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cocke County, Tennessee.
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)
