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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day1,964 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 8.7% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 35.7 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 6.7% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 42.9 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $59,037 |
The average monitored road in Lanier County, Georgia carries 1,964 vehicles per day. Across its 120 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 200,689 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈73.3 million per year). About 1 in 12 vehicles is a truck, in line with Georgia (9.7%).
Lanier's average daily traffic volume is 73% lower than the state average - 1,964 vehicles per day against 7,398 - suggesting less traffic load per road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. Across the whole network, that travel is less than 0.1% of Georgia's statewide total. 80% of counties in Georgia see more traffic than Lanier's 1,964 vehicles per day.
At 35.7 minutes, the average travel time is 6% higher than the state level. On travel time, Lanier runs longer than 75% of counties in Georgia.
Congestion runs 60% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.7%, which means smoother traffic flow - free-flowing roads make scheduled deliveries highly predictable.
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,114 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 13.4% |
| Average travel time | 47.2 min |
| Congestion ratio | 4.9% |
| Drivers’ average age | 42.1 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $61,856 |
Only a small share of travel in Lanier County, Georgia happens on highways: 10% of vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 2,114 vehicles per day, 8% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,952 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 8% of the monitored road miles (10 miles, 70 segments), so they carry more than their share: 19,802 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.2 million per year).
Highway truck concentration here (13.4%) closely tracks the state average for similar road classifications. The highway traffic mix is typical for Georgia: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
By truck concentration, highways here outrank 54% of counties in Georgia. Lanier's highway truck count is lower than 94% of counties in Georgia, at roughly 284 trucks per day.
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,952 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8.1% |
| Average travel time | 34.9 min |
| Congestion ratio | 6.8% |
| Drivers’ average age | 43.0 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $58,891 |
Nearly all driving in Lanier County, Georgia happens on local roads: 90% of every vehicle-mile. A typical local road sees 1,952 vehicles per day.
Local roads also make up about 92% of the monitored road miles: 110 miles in 953 segments, together carrying 180,887 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈66.0 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 8.1%.
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 39% fewer trucks by share.
At 58% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.8% signals easier movement on local roads.
67% of counties in Georgia see higher average driver income among trip origins than Lanier. Lanier's median driver age is lower than 92% of counties in Georgia.
The average daily traffic per road sets Lanier County apart: 73% below the Georgia average.
| Metric | Lanier County | Georgia average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 1,964 | 7,398 | -73.5% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 8.7% | 9.7% | -10.5% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 13.4% | 13.6% | -0.9% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 35.7 min | 33.6 min | +6.4% |
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Lanier County moves 18.5% of the total daily travel and carries 36.0% less traffic on a typical road; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanier County | 1,964 | 8.7% | 200,689 | 35.7 min | 6.7% |
| Lowndes County, Georgia | 7,016 | 12.3% | 3,566,516 | 29.8 min | 14.4% |
| Berrien County, Georgia | 2,427 | 9.2% | 445,891 | 33.5 min | 8.4% |
| Clinch County, Georgia | 1,742 | 12.4% | 243,287 | 46.4 min | 5.0% |
| Echols County, Georgia | 1,085 | 8.5% | 92,103 | 29.8 min | 5.0% |
| Georgia average | 7,398 | 9.7% | N/A | 33.6 min | 16.8% |
Highway travel volume places Lanier County #146 of 147 in Georgia - the bottom quarter of the state.
| Measure | Lanier County | Georgia rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 1,964 | #128 of 159 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 19,802 | #146 of 147 |
| Truck share on highways | 13.4% | #68 of 147 |
| Highway trucks per day | 284 | #138 of 147 |
| Average travel time | 35.7 min | #40 of 159 |
| Average driver income | $59,037 | #107 of 159 |
| Average driver age | 42.9 yrs | #147 of 159 |
Lanier County ranks #40 of 159 on average travel time but #146 of 147 on highway travel volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
The three busiest roads in Lanier County average 6,211 vehicles a day, 3.2 times the county average of 1,964 across all its monitored roads.
Valdosta Road leads with 7,065 vehicles a day, 476 of them trucks (6.7%). US 84 carries the most trucks, 516 a day (13.6% of its traffic), although it is not among the 5 busiest roads overall.
US 84 carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 47.6 minutes against 35.7 county-wide.
Valdosta Road is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 22% longer than at free-flow speed, against 7% county-wide.
Delays build on Main Street: its congestion ratio of 18% over free-flow time is well above the county's 7%.
Bemiss Road peaks at 5,391 vehicles a day, 2.7 times the county average; trucks are 6.8% of it, below the county-wide 8.7%.
US 129 carries 2.7 times the county average at its busiest, 453 of them trucks (8.7%, in line with the county-wide 8.7%).
Lakeland Highway carries 2.0 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 44.7 minutes.
US 84 peaks at 3,801 vehicles a day, 94% more than the county average; trucks are 13.6% of it, above the county-wide 8.7%.
The average monitored road in Lanier carries 1,964 vehicles per day, 73% less than the Georgia average of 7,398.
Lanier's average travel time of 35.7 minutes is longer than 75% of counties in Georgia.
Approximately 80% of highway traffic and 20% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lanier County, Georgia. Most highway traffic here starts elsewhere, so the highways serve the wider region more than the local community.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 86% above the daily average.
The average trip in Lanier takes 35.7 minutes, 6% longer than the Georgia average of 33.6 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
Trucks make up about 8.7% of all traffic in Lanier County, Georgia, rising to 13.4% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Valdosta Road carries the most, 7,065 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Main Street (6,176), Bemiss Road (5,391), US 129 (5,242), Lakeland Highway (3,919). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
US 84, with about 516 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 13.6% of its 3,801 vehicles.
About 7,065 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 476 trucks (6.7%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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