This page delivers traffic analytics for Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lauderdale County, Mississippi among 531 road miles divided in 4,355 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 643 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.
5,111
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.0 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.
13.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,489
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,111 vehicles per day in Lauderdale County, Mississippi that results in 2,531,079 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈924 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: At 5,111 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lauderdale carries 4% less traffic than the state average of 5,319 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lauderdale accounts for about 2.6% of Mississippi's statewide total, at 2,531,079 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈924 million per year). At 29.0 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 13.8% is 9% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lauderdale carries more traffic than 81% of counties in Mississippi. On travel time, Lauderdale runs longer than 15% of counties in Mississippi.
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.
9,355
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.4 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.
26.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,010
A significant volume of traffic in Lauderdale County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,355 vehicles per day, 100% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,689 vehicles per day. That average covers 148 highway road miles divided in 394 segments (average segment length 1,989 ft), together carrying 1,283,805 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈469 million per year). 90% of counties in Mississippi move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 22.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 22.8%, highway truck share is 44% higher than the state average, marking Lauderdale as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 95% of counties in Mississippi. By raw truck volume, Lauderdale carries more highway trucks than 86% of counties in Mississippi.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,689
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.
28.2 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.
12.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,283
The non-highway road network in Lauderdale County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,689 vehicles per day, 50% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,355 vehicles per day. That average covers 382 non-highway road miles divided in 3,961 segments (average segment length 510 ft), together carrying 1,247,275 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈455 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 75% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (12.6%) runs 16% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 15% of counties in Mississippi see shorter overall travel times than Lauderdale. Lauderdale's average driver income exceeds 69% of counties in Mississippi. Lauderdale's median driver age is higher than 69% of counties in Mississippi.
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 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 12% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lauderdale 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
Lauderdale
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,111
5,319
-3.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.4%
11.1%
+30.1%
Truck % (Highway)
22.8%
15.9%
+43.5%
Avg. Travel Time
29.0 min
30.7 min
-5.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,111 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lauderdale carries more traffic than 81% of counties in Mississippi, averaging 5,111 vehicles per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,476 vehicles per day - a 12% 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 67% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lauderdale roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $59,489 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 14.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.8% on highways.
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)
