This page delivers traffic analytics for Fayette County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Fayette County, Tennessee among 406 road miles divided in 5,764 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 372 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.
3,005
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
8.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,112
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,005 vehicles per day in Fayette County, Tennessee that results in 1,768,732 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈646 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 31.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Tennessee state averages: At 3,005 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Fayette carries 59% less traffic than the state average of 7,251 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,768,732 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈646 million per year), roughly 1.0% of Tennessee's statewide total. The average trip takes 31.4 minutes, 2% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 8.6% is 47% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 24% of counties in Tennessee see less traffic than Fayette's 3,005 vehicles per day. On travel time, Fayette runs longer than 26% 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.
10,787
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.6 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.
17.0%
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.
$88,419
A significant volume of traffic in Fayette County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,787 vehicles per day, 480% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,859 vehicles per day. That average covers 112 highway road miles divided in 740 segments (average segment length 802 ft), together carrying 1,285,129 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈469 million per year). By highway travel volume, Fayette outranks 69% of counties in Tennessee. Trucks constitute 18.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 18.5%, highway truck share is 18% higher than the state average, marking Fayette as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 69% of counties in Tennessee. By raw truck volume, Fayette carries more highway trucks than 58% of counties in Tennessee.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,859
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.7 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.
7.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,411
The non-highway road network in Fayette County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,859 vehicles per day, 83% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,787 vehicles per day. That average covers 293 non-highway road miles divided in 5,024 segments (average segment length 308 ft), together carrying 483,603 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈177 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 59% fewer trucks by share. At 52% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.3% signals easier movement on local roads. 26% of counties in Tennessee see shorter overall travel times than Fayette. 94% of counties in Tennessee see lower average driver income among trip origins than Fayette. 38% of counties in Tennessee have a younger driver population than Fayette.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Fayette County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Fayette
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,005
7,251
-58.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.5%
11.3%
+36.5%
Truck % (Highway)
18.5%
15.6%
+18.4%
Avg. Travel Time
31.4 min
32.1 min
-2.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,005 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Fayette have higher average income than 94% of counties in Tennessee.
Trucks account for approximately 15.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.5% on highways.
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 79% above the daily average.
Drivers on Fayette roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $88,112 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Fayette 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.
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)
