This page delivers traffic analytics for Lauderdale County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lauderdale County, Alabama among 454 road miles divided in 5,973 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 401 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.
5,442
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.4 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.
13.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,840
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,442 vehicles per day in Lauderdale County, Alabama that results in 1,773,363 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈647 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: At 5,442 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lauderdale carries 8% less traffic than the state average of 5,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,773,363 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈647 million per year), roughly 1.3% of Alabama's statewide total. Journey times run 5% lower than the state level, at 30.4 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 13.4% is 14% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lauderdale's 5,442 vehicles per day outpaces 76% of counties in Alabama. 17% of counties in Alabama have a shorter average travel time than Lauderdale's 30.4 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.
10,961
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
20.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,945
A significant volume of traffic in Lauderdale County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,961 vehicles per day, 149% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,403 vehicles per day. That average covers 75 highway road miles divided in 947 segments (average segment length 418 ft), together carrying 705,375 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈257 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 8.4%, highway truck share is 43% lower than the state average, marking Lauderdale as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 3% of counties in Alabama. By raw truck volume, Lauderdale carries more highway trucks than 32% of counties in Alabama.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,403
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.1 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.
12.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,395
The non-highway road network in Lauderdale County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,403 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,961 vehicles per day. That average covers 379 non-highway road miles divided in 5,026 segments (average segment length 398 ft), together carrying 1,067,988 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈390 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 31% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (12.0%) runs 19% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Lauderdale's overall average travel time exceeds 17% of counties in Alabama. Trip origins here have higher average income than 77% of counties in Alabama. 55% of counties in Alabama have a younger driver population than Lauderdale.
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 74% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lauderdale County, Alabama, 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
Lauderdale
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,442
5,932
-8.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.8%
10.6%
-36.1%
Truck % (Highway)
8.4%
14.8%
-43.4%
Avg. Travel Time
30.4 min
31.8 min
-4.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,442 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lauderdale carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 32% of counties in Alabama, at roughly 919 per day.
Approximately 18% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lauderdale County, Alabama. 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 August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,993 vehicles per day - a 8% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Lauderdale roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,840 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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 74% above the daily average.
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)
