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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day4,693 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 14.2% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 31.1 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 14.0% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 44.4 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $86,862 |
The average monitored road in Jackson County, Georgia carries 4,693 vehicles per day. Across its 419 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 3,095,787 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). Trucks are 14.2% of traffic, more than the 9.7% across Georgia.
Jackson sees 37% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,693 vehicles per day against 7,398), suggesting less demand on each road - lighter roads for freight, but less passing trade for roadside retail. Network-wide, Jackson accounts for about 1.1% of Georgia's statewide total of vehicle-miles. Jackson carries more traffic than 65% of counties in Georgia.
Journey times run 7% lower than the state level, at 31.1 minutes on average. 80% of counties in Georgia have a longer average travel time than Jackson's 31.1 minutes.
At 17% lower than the state level, the 14.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - relevant for traffic control and delivery planning.
| Traffic | vehicles per day12,070 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 19.2% |
| Average travel time | 42.8 min |
| Congestion ratio | 25.2% |
| Drivers’ average age | 43.8 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $83,726 |
Highways carry more than half of all travel in Jackson County, Georgia (63% of vehicle-miles). The average highway carries 12,070 vehicles per day, 191% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,153 vehicles per day.
With 30% of the road miles (124 miles in 565 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 1,963,255 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈717 million per year).
92% of counties in Georgia move less traffic on their highways.
The concentration of trucks on highways (19.2%) is 42% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
Jackson's highway truck share (19.2%) is higher than 79% of counties in Georgia. Jackson's highway truck count is higher than 77% of counties in Georgia, at roughly 2,320 trucks per day.
| Traffic | vehicles per day4,153 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 5.4% |
| Average travel time | 30.2 min |
| Congestion ratio | 13.1% |
| Drivers’ average age | 45.0 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $90,001 |
Local roads carry a significant share of travel in Jackson County, Georgia: 37% of all vehicle-miles. On the average non-highway road, that comes to 4,153 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 70% of the monitored road miles (295 miles in 7,715 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 1,132,532 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈413 million per year). About 1 in 19 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (5.4%).
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 72% fewer trucks by share.
The non-highway congestion ratio of 13.1% is 19% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average.
Jackson's average driver income is higher than 87% of counties in Georgia. The driver population here skews younger than 78% of counties in Georgia.
Of the four measures, truck share differs most: Jackson County runs 46% above the Georgia average. Its highway truck share is also 42% above.
| Metric | Jackson County | Georgia average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 4,693 | 7,398 | -36.6% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 14.2% | 9.7% | +46.3% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 19.2% | 13.6% | +41.6% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 31.1 min | 33.6 min | -7.4% |
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Jackson County carries 33.8% less traffic on a typical road; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 4,693 | 14.2% | 3,095,787 | 31.1 min | 14.0% |
| Barrow County, Georgia | 8,087 | 9.2% | 2,284,978 | 32.8 min | 19.5% |
| Banks County, Georgia | 3,111 | 14.1% | 733,835 | 32.5 min | 7.5% |
| Hall County, Georgia | 6,960 | 7.8% | 5,303,373 | 34.1 min | 17.2% |
| Clarke County, Georgia | 10,189 | 5.9% | 2,451,999 | 36.1 min | 22.7% |
| Georgia average | 7,398 | 9.7% | N/A | 33.6 min | 16.8% |
Jackson County sits in the top quarter of the Georgia field on highway travel volume, at #13 of 147.
| Measure | Jackson County | Georgia rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 4,693 | #57 of 159 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 1,963,255 | #13 of 147 |
| Truck share on highways | 19.2% | #31 of 147 |
| Highway trucks per day | 2,320 | #34 of 147 |
| Average travel time | 31.1 min | #128 of 159 |
| Average driver income | $86,862 | #21 of 159 |
| Average driver age | 44.4 yrs | #125 of 159 |
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #13 of 147 on highway travel volume, against #128 of 159 on average travel time.
On their busiest stretches, the three busiest roads in Jackson County carry 33,246 vehicles a day on average, 7.1 times the typical road in the county (4,693).
I 85 is the busiest road, at 52,460 vehicles a day, 13,312 of them trucks (25.4%). No other road comes close: Homer Road, in second place, carries 26,736. It also carries the most trucks.
I 85 carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 51.3 minutes against 31.1 county-wide.
Trucks make up 25.4% of traffic on I 85, against 14.2% across all roads in the county.
Homer Road is busy with cars rather than freight: only 6.4% of its traffic is trucks, against 14.2% county-wide.
Delays build on I 85: its congestion ratio of 50% over free-flow time is well above the county's 14%.
Travel on Homer Road's busiest stretch runs 31% over free-flow time, against 14% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
The busiest stretch of Athens Highway carries 4.4 times the county average; trucks are 10.2% of it, below the county-wide 14.2%.
On its busiest stretch, US 129 carries 4.3 times the county average; trucks are 9.2% of it, below the county-wide 14.2%.
Jefferson Road peaks at 20,361 vehicles a day, 4.3 times the county average; trucks are 9.5% of it, below the county-wide 14.2%.
The average monitored road in Jackson carries 4,693 vehicles per day, 37% less than the Georgia average of 7,398.
The driver population in Jackson skews younger than 78% of counties in Georgia.
Trucks make up about 14.2% of all traffic in Jackson County, Georgia, rising to 19.2% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 5:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 99% above the daily average.
The average trip in Jackson takes 31.1 minutes, 7% shorter than the Georgia average of 33.6 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
Drivers on Jackson roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $86,862, in line with the Georgia average.
I 85 carries the most, 52,460 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Homer Road (26,736), Athens Highway (20,541), US 129 (20,406), Jefferson Road (20,361). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
I 85, with about 13,312 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 25.4% of its 52,460 vehicles.
About 52,460 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 13,312 trucks (25.4%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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