This page delivers traffic analytics for Harrison County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Harrison County, Mississippi among 717 road miles divided in 12,591 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 300 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.
13,207
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.
31.5 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.
31.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,584
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 13,207 vehicles per day in Harrison County, Mississippi that results in 9,299,337 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.4 billion 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 31.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: At 13,207 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Harrison carries 148% more traffic than the state average of 5,319 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 9,299,337 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.4 billion per year), roughly 9.4% of Mississippi's statewide total. The average trip takes 31.5 minutes, 3% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 108% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 31.6% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. In fact, Harrison has the highest average traffic volume of any county in Mississippi, at 13,207 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 31.5 minutes is longer than 48% of counties in Mississippi.
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.
26,143
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.5 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.
49.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,334
A significant volume of traffic in Harrison County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 26,143 vehicles per day, 109% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 12,527 vehicles per day. That average covers 141 highway road miles divided in 629 segments (average segment length 1,180 ft), together carrying 3,655,476 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion per year). That puts Harrison among the top 3 counties in Mississippi for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 11.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.6%, highway truck share is 27% lower than the state average, marking Harrison as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 10% of counties in Mississippi see a lower highway truck share than Harrison's 11.6%. 95% of counties in Mississippi see fewer highway trucks per day than Harrison's roughly 3,030.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
12,527
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
30.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,636
The non-highway road network in Harrison County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 12,527 vehicles per day, 52% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 26,143 vehicles per day. That average covers 576 non-highway road miles divided in 11,962 segments (average segment length 254 ft), together carrying 5,643,861 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.1 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 58% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 30.6% is 104% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 48% of counties in Mississippi. Trip origins here have higher average income than 88% of counties in Mississippi. The driver population here skews older than 47% of counties in Mississippi.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 65% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 12% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Harrison County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Harrison
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
13,207
5,319
+148.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.5%
11.1%
-32.5%
Truck % (Highway)
11.6%
15.9%
-27.1%
Avg. Travel Time
31.5 min
30.7 min
+2.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 13,207 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Harrison has the highest average traffic volume of any county in Mississippi, at 13,207 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Harrison roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $68,584 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 24% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Harrison County, Mississippi. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 7.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.6% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 11,977 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
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.
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)
