This page delivers traffic analytics for Decatur County, Georgia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Decatur County, Georgia among 442 road miles divided in 2,893 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 807 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.
2,803
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.8 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.
9.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,486
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,803 vehicles per day in Decatur County, Georgia that results in 741,216 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈271 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Georgia state averages: At 2,803 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Decatur carries 62% less traffic than the state average of 7,398 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Decatur accounts for about 0.3% of Georgia's statewide total, at 741,216 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈271 million per year). Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 32.8 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 9.3% is 45% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Decatur carries more traffic than 37% of counties in Georgia. On travel time, Decatur runs longer than 41% of counties in Georgia.
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.
4,224
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.8 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.
8.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,915
A significant volume of traffic in Decatur County, Georgia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,224 vehicles per day, 90% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,224 vehicles per day. That average covers 109 highway road miles divided in 838 segments (average segment length 686 ft), together carrying 364,400 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈133 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.1%) is 18% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Decatur serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Decatur's highway truck share (11.1%) is higher than 36% of counties in Georgia. By raw truck volume, Decatur carries more highway trucks than 12% of counties in Georgia.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,224
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.1 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.
9.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,133
The non-highway road network in Decatur County, Georgia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,224 vehicles per day, 47% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,224 vehicles per day. That average covers 333 non-highway road miles divided in 2,055 segments (average segment length 857 ft), together carrying 376,816 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈138 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 40% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.6% is 40% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 41% of counties in Georgia see shorter overall travel times than Decatur. 21% of counties in Georgia see lower average driver income among trip origins than Decatur. The driver population here skews older than 77% of counties in Georgia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 86% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
October–December is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Decatur County, Georgia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Decatur
Georgia
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,803
7,398
-62.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.8%
9.7%
-8.6%
Truck % (Highway)
11.1%
13.6%
-18.2%
Avg. Travel Time
32.8 min
33.6 min
-2.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,803 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Decatur carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 12% of counties in Georgia, at roughly 469 per day.
Drivers on Decatur roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $55,486 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 19% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Decatur County, Georgia. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 86% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.1% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
