This page delivers traffic analytics for Lamar County, Georgia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lamar County, Georgia among 166 road miles divided in 2,008 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 436 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.
3,100
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.4 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.
8.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,435
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,100 vehicles per day in Lamar County, Georgia that results in 657,063 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈240 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Georgia state averages: At 3,100 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lamar carries 58% less traffic than the state average of 7,398 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 657,063 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈240 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Georgia's statewide total. Journey times run 6% higher than the state level, at 35.4 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 8.4% is 50% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 41% of counties in Georgia see less traffic than Lamar's 3,100 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 35.4 minutes is longer than 72% of counties in Georgia.
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.
36,075
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
62.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,658
A significant volume of traffic in Lamar County, Georgia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 36,075 vehicles per day, 1109% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,984 vehicles per day. That average covers 6 highway road miles divided in 7 segments (average segment length 4,216 ft), together carrying 206,261 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 21.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (21.5%) is 59% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Lamar serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 90% of counties in Georgia see a lower highway truck share than Lamar's 21.5%. By raw truck volume, Lamar carries more highway trucks than 99% of counties in Georgia.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,984
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
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.
8.4%
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.
$70,098
The non-highway road network in Lamar County, Georgia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,984 vehicles per day, 92% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 36,075 vehicles per day. That average covers 160 non-highway road miles divided in 2,001 segments (average segment length 423 ft), together carrying 450,802 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈165 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 68% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (8.4%) runs 48% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Lamar's overall average travel time exceeds 72% of counties in Georgia. Lamar's average driver income exceeds 70% of counties in Georgia. 43% of counties in Georgia have a younger driver population than Lamar.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lamar County, Georgia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lamar
Georgia
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,100
7,398
-58.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.5%
9.7%
+18.7%
Truck % (Highway)
21.5%
13.6%
+58.5%
Avg. Travel Time
35.4 min
33.6 min
+5.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,100 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lamar's average travel time of 35.4 minutes is longer than 72% of counties in Georgia.
Drivers on Lamar roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,435 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 85% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 11.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 21.5% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 96% of highway traffic and 31% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lamar County, Georgia. 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)
