This page delivers traffic analytics for Lafayette County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lafayette County, Mississippi among 295 road miles divided in 6,030 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 258 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.
5,660
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
19.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,401
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,660 vehicles per day in Lafayette County, Mississippi that results in 1,375,495 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈502 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: At 5,660 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lafayette carries 6% 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 1,375,495 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈502 million per year), roughly 1.4% of Mississippi's statewide total. Journey times run 9% higher than the state level, at 33.6 minutes on average. Congestion runs 26% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 19.1% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lafayette carries more traffic than 86% of counties in Mississippi. 75% of counties in Mississippi have a shorter average travel time than Lafayette's 33.6 minutes.
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.
9,130
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.
35.3 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.
23.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,061
A significant volume of traffic in Lafayette County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,130 vehicles per day, 80% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,082 vehicles per day. That average covers 89 highway road miles divided in 861 segments (average segment length 548 ft), together carrying 801,445 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈293 million per year). 75% of counties in Mississippi move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 9.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (9.3%) is 41% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Lafayette serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 1% of counties in Mississippi. Lafayette's highway truck count is higher than 48% of counties in Mississippi, at roughly 849 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,082
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.5%
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.
18.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,802
The non-highway road network in Lafayette County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,082 vehicles per day, 44% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,130 vehicles per day. That average covers 206 non-highway road miles divided in 5,169 segments (average segment length 210 ft), together carrying 574,050 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈210 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 51% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 18.3% is 22% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 75% of counties in Mississippi. 94% of counties in Mississippi see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lafayette. 4% of counties in Mississippi have a younger driver population than Lafayette.
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 66% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October 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 Lafayette 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
Lafayette
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,660
5,319
+6.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.3%
11.1%
-33.9%
Truck % (Highway)
9.3%
15.9%
-41.5%
Avg. Travel Time
33.6 min
30.7 min
+9.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,660 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Lafayette skews older than 4% of counties in Mississippi.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,130 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 66% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.3% on highways.
Approximately 26% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lafayette 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.
Drivers on Lafayette roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,401 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
