This page delivers traffic analytics for Decatur County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Decatur County, Tennessee among 164 road miles divided in 1,038 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 834 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.
2,686
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 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.
7.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,249
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,686 vehicles per day in Decatur County, Tennessee that results in 684,664 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈250 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Tennessee state averages: Decatur's average daily traffic volume is 63% lower than the state average - 2,686 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 684,664 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈250 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Tennessee's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.7 minutes, 2% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 7.4% is 54% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 18% of counties in Tennessee see less traffic than Decatur's 2,686 vehicles per day. 52% of counties in Tennessee have a shorter average travel time than Decatur's 32.7 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.
5,423
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.8 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.
12.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,680
A significant volume of traffic in Decatur County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,423 vehicles per day, 601% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 774 vehicles per day. That average covers 70 highway road miles divided in 427 segments (average segment length 865 ft), together carrying 614,917 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈224 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 54% of counties in Tennessee. Trucks constitute 21.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 21.8%, highway truck share is 39% higher than the state average, marking Decatur as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Decatur's highway truck share (21.8%) is higher than 85% of counties in Tennessee. 54% of counties in Tennessee see fewer highway trucks per day than Decatur's roughly 1,181.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
774
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.5 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.
3.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,855
The non-highway road network in Decatur County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 774 vehicles per day, 86% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,423 vehicles per day. That average covers 94 non-highway road miles divided in 611 segments (average segment length 813 ft), together carrying 69,747 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈25.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 64% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 3.9% is 74% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 52% of counties in Tennessee see shorter overall travel times than Decatur. Decatur's average driver income exceeds 20% of counties in Tennessee. The driver population here skews older than 73% of counties in Tennessee.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Decatur County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Decatur
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,686
7,251
-63.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
20.4%
11.3%
+79.5%
Truck % (Highway)
21.8%
15.6%
+39.5%
Avg. Travel Time
32.7 min
32.1 min
+2.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,686 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Decatur's highway truck share of 21.8% is higher than 85% of counties in Tennessee.
Drivers on Decatur roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,249 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 24% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Decatur 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.
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 65% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 20.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 21.8% on highways.
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)
