This page delivers traffic analytics for Hancock County, Georgia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hancock County, Georgia among 166 road miles divided in 827 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 1,060 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.
1,682
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.3 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.
7.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$43,640
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,682 vehicles per day in Hancock County, Georgia that results in 202,264 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈73.8 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 43.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Georgia state averages: Hancock sees 77% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,682 vehicles per day against 7,398), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Hancock accounts for about 0.1% of Georgia's statewide total, at 202,264 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈73.8 million per year). The average trip takes 43.3 minutes, 29% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 57% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 11% of counties in Georgia see less traffic than Hancock's 1,682 vehicles per day. On travel time, Hancock runs longer than 95% 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.
3,741
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.0 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.
9.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$33,748
A significant volume of traffic in Hancock County, Georgia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,741 vehicles per day, 230% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,133 vehicles per day. That average covers 26 highway road miles divided in 174 segments (average segment length 792 ft), together carrying 70,843 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈25.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.0%, highway truck share is 11% higher than the state average, marking Hancock as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Hancock's highway truck share (15.0%) is higher than 68% of counties in Georgia. 16% of counties in Georgia see fewer highway trucks per day than Hancock's roughly 562.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,133
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.1 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.
6.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,721
The non-highway road network in Hancock County, Georgia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,133 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,741 vehicles per day. That average covers 140 non-highway road miles divided in 653 segments (average segment length 1,131 ft), together carrying 131,421 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 34% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (6.6%) runs 59% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Hancock's overall average travel time exceeds 95% of counties in Georgia. Trip origins here have higher average income than 1% of counties in Georgia. 94% of counties in Georgia have a younger driver population than Hancock.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Hancock County, Georgia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hancock
Georgia
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,682
7,398
-77.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.7%
9.7%
+20.6%
Truck % (Highway)
15.0%
13.6%
+10.7%
Avg. Travel Time
43.3 min
33.6 min
+28.9%
How Hancock County compares
Hancock County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Hancock County moves 32.0% of the total daily travel and carries 41.9% less traffic on a typical road; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.
Hancock County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Georgia average for scale.
Average driver income places Hancock County #157 of 159 in Georgia - the bottom quarter of the state.
Where Hancock County sits among Georgia's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Hancock County
Georgia rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,682
#142 of 159
Highway vehicle-miles per day
70,843
#138 of 147
Truck share on highways
15.0%
#48 of 147
Highway trucks per day
562
#123 of 147
Average travel time
43.3 min
#9 of 159
Average driver income
$43,640
#157 of 159
Average driver age
51.7 yrs
#11 of 159
Hancock County ranks #11 of 159 on average driver age but #157 of 159 on average driver income. The driver population here skews older and lower-income than most of Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,682 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Hancock carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 16% of counties in Georgia, at roughly 562 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 43.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Hancock roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $43,640 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 11.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.0% on highways.
Approximately 16% of highway traffic and 21% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hancock County, Georgia.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 63% above the daily average.
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)
