This page delivers traffic analytics for Floyd County, Georgia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Floyd County, Georgia among 422 road miles divided in 6,774 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 329 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.
6,774
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.
33.0 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.
14.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,625
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,774 vehicles per day in Floyd County, Georgia that results in 2,166,159 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈791 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Georgia state averages: At 6,774 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Floyd carries 8% less traffic than the state average of 7,398 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,166,159 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈791 million per year), roughly 0.8% of Georgia's statewide total. Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 33.0 minutes on average. Congestion runs 11% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 14.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 82% of counties in Georgia see less traffic than Floyd's 6,774 vehicles per day. 46% of counties in Georgia have a shorter average travel time than Floyd's 33.0 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.
12,206
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.3 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.
20.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,935
A significant volume of traffic in Floyd County, Georgia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 12,206 vehicles per day, 108% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,860 vehicles per day. That average covers 113 highway road miles divided in 976 segments (average segment length 611 ft), together carrying 952,670 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈348 million per year). By highway travel volume, Floyd outranks 71% of counties in Georgia. Trucks constitute 9.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.0%, highway truck share is 33% lower than the state average, marking Floyd as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 15% of counties in Georgia. Floyd's highway truck count is higher than 46% of counties in Georgia, at roughly 1,102 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,860
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
13.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,392
The non-highway road network in Floyd County, Georgia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,860 vehicles per day, 52% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 12,206 vehicles per day. That average covers 309 non-highway road miles divided in 5,798 segments (average segment length 281 ft), together carrying 1,213,489 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈443 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 29% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 13.9% is 14% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 46% of counties in Georgia. 65% of counties in Georgia see lower average driver income among trip origins than Floyd. 53% of counties in Georgia have a younger driver population than Floyd.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 16% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Floyd County, Georgia, 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
Floyd
Georgia
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,774
7,398
-8.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.5%
9.7%
-22.1%
Truck % (Highway)
9.0%
13.6%
-33.5%
Avg. Travel Time
33.0 min
33.6 min
-1.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,774 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Floyd have higher average income than 65% of counties in Georgia.
Drivers on Floyd roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,625 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 77% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 6,057 vehicles per day - a 11% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.0% on highways.
Approximately 18% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Floyd 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.
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)
