This page delivers traffic analytics for Jackson County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jackson County, Mississippi among 604 road miles divided in 12,174 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 262 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.
10,050
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.5 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.
22.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,963
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 10,050 vehicles per day in Jackson County, Mississippi that results in 7,456,968 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.7 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 28.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: Jackson sees 89% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (10,050 vehicles per day against 5,319), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 7,456,968 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.7 billion per year), roughly 7.5% of Mississippi's statewide total. The average trip takes 28.5 minutes, 7% lower than the state level. At 45% higher than the state level, the 22.1% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 99% of counties in Mississippi see less traffic than Jackson's 10,050 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 28.5 minutes is longer than 9% 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.
16,390
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.9 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.
30.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,717
A significant volume of traffic in Jackson County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 16,390 vehicles per day, 67% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 9,831 vehicles per day. That average covers 106 highway road miles divided in 408 segments (average segment length 1,375 ft), together carrying 2,761,493 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year). That puts Jackson among the top 3 counties in Mississippi for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 14.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.7%, highway truck share is 7% lower than the state average, marking Jackson as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 53% of counties in Mississippi see a lower highway truck share than Jackson's 14.7%. By raw truck volume, Jackson carries more highway trucks than 99% of counties in Mississippi.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
9,831
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.1 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.
21.8%
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.
$74,833
The non-highway road network in Jackson County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 9,831 vehicles per day, 40% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 16,390 vehicles per day. That average covers 497 non-highway road miles divided in 11,766 segments (average segment length 223 ft), together carrying 4,695,474 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 56% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (21.8%) runs 45% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. 9% of counties in Mississippi see shorter overall travel times than Jackson. Trip origins here have higher average income than 95% of counties in Mississippi. 54% of counties in Mississippi have a younger driver population than Jackson.
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 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Jackson County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Jackson
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
10,050
5,319
+89.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.5%
11.1%
-14.0%
Truck % (Highway)
14.7%
15.9%
-7.5%
Avg. Travel Time
28.5 min
30.7 min
-7.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 10,050 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Jackson carries more traffic than 99% of counties in Mississippi, averaging 10,050 vehicles per day.
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 69% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 5% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 9,101 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.7% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 32% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Jackson 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.
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)
