This page delivers traffic analytics for Jackson County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jackson County, Tennessee among 83 road miles divided in 844 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 522 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.
2,356
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
26.4 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.
6.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,850
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,356 vehicles per day in Jackson County, Tennessee that results in 150,128 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈54.8 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 26.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Tennessee state averages: At 2,356 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Jackson carries 68% less traffic than the state average of 7,251 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 150,128 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈54.8 million per year), about 0.1% of Tennessee's statewide total. Journey times run 18% lower than the state level, at 26.4 minutes on average. Congestion runs 58% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Jackson carries more traffic than 11% of counties in Tennessee. Its average travel time of 26.4 minutes is longer than 1% 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.
3,096
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.1 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.
5.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$43,204
A significant volume of traffic in Jackson County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,096 vehicles per day, 36% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,270 vehicles per day. That average covers 9 highway road miles divided in 88 segments (average segment length 536 ft), together carrying 19,395 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.5%, highway truck share is 20% lower than the state average, marking Jackson as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 44% of counties in Tennessee. By raw truck volume, Jackson carries more highway trucks than 2% of counties in Tennessee.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,270
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
26.4 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.
6.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,570
The non-highway road network in Jackson County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,270 vehicles per day, 27% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,096 vehicles per day. That average covers 74 non-highway road miles divided in 756 segments (average segment length 520 ft), together carrying 130,733 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 34% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (6.8%) runs 56% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 1% of counties in Tennessee see shorter overall travel times than Jackson. 21% of counties in Tennessee see lower average driver income among trip origins than Jackson. 29% of counties in Tennessee have a younger driver population than Jackson.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Jackson County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Jackson
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,356
7,251
-67.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.8%
11.3%
-22.8%
Truck % (Highway)
12.5%
15.6%
-20.0%
Avg. Travel Time
26.4 min
32.1 min
-17.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,356 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Jackson skews older than 29% of counties in Tennessee.
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 92% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.5% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 26.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
