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Lamar County, Alabama Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Lamar County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lamar County, Alabama among 344 road miles divided in 2,531 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 717 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,404

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

10.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

28.8 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.

6.0%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

50.9 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$49,290

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,404 vehicles per day in Lamar County, Alabama that results in 327,916 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈120 million 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 28.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Alabama state averages: Lamar's average daily traffic volume is 76% lower than the state average - 1,404 vehicles per day against 5,932 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 327,916 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈120 million per year), about 0.2% of Alabama's statewide total. At 28.8 minutes, the average travel time is 10% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 61% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 2% of counties in Alabama see less traffic than Lamar's 1,404 vehicles per day. At 28.8 minutes, Lamar also has the lowest average travel time in Alabama.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,404

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

10.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

28.8 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.

6.0%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

50.9 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$49,290

The non-highway road network in Lamar County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,404 vehicles per day. That average covers 344 non-highway road miles divided in 2,531 segments (average segment length 717 ft), together carrying 327,916 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈120 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.0% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 59% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.0% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, Lamar has the lowest average travel time in Alabama, at 28.8 minutes. Lamar's average driver income exceeds 8% of counties in Alabama. Lamar's median driver age is higher than 92% of counties in Alabama.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Lamar County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Lamar

Alabama
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,404

5,932

-76.3%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

10.0%

10.6%

-5.7%

Truck % (Highway)

14.8%

Avg. Travel Time

28.8 min

31.8 min

-9.5%

How Lamar County compares

Lamar County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Lamar County carries 50.4% less traffic on a typical road and moves 38.9% of the total daily travel; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quieter and more local than the areas around it on both counts: less traffic, and less of what there is arriving by truck.

Lamar County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Alabama average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Lamar County1,40410.0%327,91628.8 min6.0%
Fayette County, Alabama2,08710.6%320,58132.7 min6.5%
Monroe County, Mississippi3,26211.3%1,020,77833.1 min9.0%
Marion County, Alabama2,35517.2%1,052,61030.3 min6.9%
Itawamba County, Mississippi3,62714.9%981,52928.8 min7.9%
Alabama average5,93210.6%N/A31.8 min15.5%

Lamar County ranked within Alabama

Lamar County records the lowest average travel time in Alabama.

Where Lamar County sits among Alabama's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureLamar CountyAlabama rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,404#66 of 67
Average travel time28.8 min#67 of 67
Average driver income$49,290#62 of 67
Average driver age50.9 yrs#6 of 67

Lamar County ranks #6 of 67 on average driver age but #62 of 67 on average driver income. The driver population here skews older and lower-income than most of Alabama.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

AlabamaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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