This page delivers traffic analytics for Davidson County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Davidson County, Tennessee among 1,116 road miles divided in 39,151 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 150 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.
10,990
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.
32.5 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.
20.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,814
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 10,990 vehicles per day in Davidson County, Tennessee that results in 19,206,778 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.0 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Tennessee state averages: Davidson's average daily traffic volume is 52% higher than the state average - 10,990 vehicles per day against 7,251 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 19,206,778 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.0 billion per year), about 11% of Tennessee's statewide total. At 32.5 minutes, the average travel time is 1% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 20.4% is 27% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Davidson's 10,990 vehicles per day outpaces 99% of counties in Tennessee. 49% of counties in Tennessee have a shorter average travel time than Davidson's 32.5 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.
42,016
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.9 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.
57.9%
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.
$89,305
A significant volume of traffic in Davidson County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 42,016 vehicles per day, 315% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 10,114 vehicles per day. That average covers 255 highway road miles divided in 1,075 segments (average segment length 1,251 ft), together carrying 11,462,118 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.2 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Davidson ranks first in Tennessee. Trucks constitute 12.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 19% lower than the state average, at 12.7% - positioning Davidson as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 46% of counties in Tennessee. By raw volume, Davidson carries the highest number of highway trucks in Tennessee - roughly 5,714 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
10,114
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.3 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.
19.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$94,917
The non-highway road network in Davidson County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 10,114 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 42,016 vehicles per day. That average covers 861 non-highway road miles divided in 38,076 segments (average segment length 119 ft), together carrying 7,744,660 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.8 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 57% lower than the highway network. At 26% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 19.4% signals more friction on local roads. Davidson's overall average travel time exceeds 49% of counties in Tennessee. Davidson's average driver income exceeds 98% of counties in Tennessee. Davidson's median driver age is higher than 2% of counties in Tennessee.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 62% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -5% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Davidson County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Davidson
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
10,990
7,251
+51.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.8%
11.3%
-13.8%
Truck % (Highway)
12.7%
15.6%
-18.6%
Avg. Travel Time
32.5 min
32.1 min
+1.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 10,990 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Davidson carries the highest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Tennessee, at roughly 5,714 trucks per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.5 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 62% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.7% on highways.
Approximately 47% of highway traffic and 20% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Davidson 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 Davidson roads have a median age of 42 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $91,814 - 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)
