This page delivers traffic analytics for Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lafayette Parish, Louisiana among 592 road miles divided in 9,783 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 320 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.
11,307
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.5 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.
28.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,255
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 11,307 vehicles per day in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana that results in 5,966,007 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.2 billion 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 33.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Louisiana state averages: At 11,307 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lafayette carries 87% more traffic than the state average of 6,061 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 5,966,007 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.2 billion per year), about 4.9% of Louisiana's statewide total. At 33.5 minutes, the average travel time is 5% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 66% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 28.6% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. At 11,307 vehicles per day, Lafayette posts the highest average traffic volume in Louisiana. On travel time, Lafayette runs longer than 62% of counties in Louisiana.
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.
24,554
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.0 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.
51.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,705
A significant volume of traffic in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 24,554 vehicles per day, 127% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 10,820 vehicles per day. That average covers 82 highway road miles divided in 347 segments (average segment length 1,251 ft), together carrying 2,125,152 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈776 million per year). 86% of counties in Louisiana move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 18.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 18.3%, highway truck share is 14% higher than the state average, marking Lafayette as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 66% of counties in Louisiana see a lower highway truck share than Lafayette's 18.3%. Lafayette's highway truck count is higher than 98% of counties in Louisiana, at roughly 4,503 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
10,820
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.3 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.
27.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,405
The non-highway road network in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 10,820 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 24,554 vehicles per day. That average covers 510 non-highway road miles divided in 9,436 segments (average segment length 285 ft), together carrying 3,840,855 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 77% lower than on highways. At 65% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 27.8% signals more friction on local roads. Lafayette's overall average travel time exceeds 62% of counties in Louisiana. 95% of counties in Louisiana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lafayette. Lafayette's median driver age is higher than 16% of counties in Louisiana.
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 63% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 14% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lafayette
Louisiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
11,307
6,061
+86.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.3%
11.2%
-17.2%
Truck % (Highway)
18.3%
16.1%
+14.3%
Avg. Travel Time
33.5 min
31.8 min
+5.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 11,307 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Lafayette has the highest average traffic volume of any county in Louisiana, at 11,307 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 63% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lafayette roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $85,255 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 34% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 10,280 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.3% on highways.
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)
