This page delivers traffic analytics for Lawrence County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lawrence County, Tennessee among 281 road miles divided in 2,208 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 672 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.
4,113
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.2 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.
8.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,339
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,113 vehicles per day in Lawrence County, Tennessee that results in 798,696 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈292 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Tennessee state averages: Lawrence sees 43% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,113 vehicles per day against 7,251), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 798,696 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈292 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Tennessee's statewide total. At 29.2 minutes, the average travel time is 9% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 8.1% is 50% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lawrence carries more traffic than 53% of counties in Tennessee. 7% of counties in Tennessee have a shorter average travel time than Lawrence's 29.2 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.
8,336
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.1 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.
10.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,116
A significant volume of traffic in Lawrence County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,336 vehicles per day, 241% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,446 vehicles per day. That average covers 90 highway road miles divided in 625 segments (average segment length 762 ft), together carrying 499,591 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈182 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 35% lower than the state average, at 10.1% - positioning Lawrence as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 20% of counties in Tennessee. By raw truck volume, Lawrence carries more highway trucks than 27% of counties in Tennessee.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,446
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.3 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.
7.3%
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.
$56,901
The non-highway road network in Lawrence County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,446 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,336 vehicles per day. That average covers 191 non-highway road miles divided in 1,583 segments (average segment length 636 ft), together carrying 299,105 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈109 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 37% fewer trucks by share. At 53% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.3% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 7% of counties in Tennessee. Lawrence's average driver income exceeds 40% of counties in Tennessee. 45% of counties in Tennessee have a younger driver population than Lawrence.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lawrence County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lawrence
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,113
7,251
-43.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.7%
11.3%
-22.9%
Truck % (Highway)
10.1%
15.6%
-35.0%
Avg. Travel Time
29.2 min
32.1 min
-8.9%
How Lawrence County compares
Lawrence County against nearby areas
Nothing in this table sets Lawrence County sharply apart from the 4 areas nearest to it, though it has the second busiest roads of the five.
Lawrence County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Tennessee average for scale.
Average travel time places Lawrence County #88 of 95 in Tennessee - the bottom quarter of the state.
Where Lawrence County sits among Tennessee'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.
Measure
Lawrence County
Tennessee rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
4,113
#45 of 95
Highway vehicle-miles per day
499,591
#48 of 86
Truck share on highways
10.1%
#69 of 86
Highway trucks per day
845
#63 of 86
Average travel time
29.2 min
#88 of 95
Average driver income
$58,339
#57 of 95
Average driver age
48.1 yrs
#53 of 95
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,113 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lawrence's average travel time of 29.2 minutes is longer than 7% of counties in Tennessee.
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 69% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lawrence roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $58,339 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 8.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.1% on highways.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lawrence County, Tennessee. 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)
