This page delivers traffic analytics for Franklin County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Franklin County, Tennessee among 263 road miles divided in 2,633 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 527 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.
5,210
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
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.
12.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,789
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,210 vehicles per day in Franklin County, Tennessee that results in 830,569 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈303 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 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 Tennessee state averages: At 5,210 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Franklin carries 28% less traffic than the state average of 7,251 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Franklin accounts for about 0.5% of Tennessee's statewide total, at 830,569 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈303 million per year). At 32.8 minutes, the average travel time is 2% higher than the state level. At 24% lower than the state level, the 12.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Franklin's 5,210 vehicles per day outpaces 66% of counties in Tennessee. Its average travel time of 32.8 minutes is longer than 53% 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.
3,415
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.
41.9 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.
7.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,846
A significant volume of traffic in Franklin County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,415 vehicles per day, 36% less than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,364 vehicles per day. That average covers 64 highway road miles divided in 208 segments (average segment length 1,623 ft), together carrying 222,330 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 19% lower than the state average, at 12.7% - positioning Franklin as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 45% of counties in Tennessee. 16% of counties in Tennessee see fewer highway trucks per day than Franklin's roughly 433.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,364
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.
32.0 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.
12.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,474
The non-highway road network in Franklin County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,364 vehicles per day, 57% more than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,415 vehicles per day. That average covers 199 non-highway road miles divided in 2,425 segments (average segment length 433 ft), together carrying 608,240 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈222 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 47% fewer trucks by share. At 18% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 12.6% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 53% of counties in Tennessee. Franklin's average driver income exceeds 49% of counties in Tennessee. The driver population here skews older than 67% of counties in Tennessee.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Franklin County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Franklin
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,210
7,251
-28.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.3%
11.3%
-26.9%
Truck % (Highway)
12.7%
15.6%
-18.7%
Avg. Travel Time
32.8 min
32.1 min
+2.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,210 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Franklin carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 16% of counties in Tennessee, at roughly 433 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 8.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.7% 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 70% above the daily average.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Franklin 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 Franklin roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,789 - 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)
