This page delivers traffic analytics for Leake County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Leake County, Mississippi among 276 road miles divided in 1,439 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 1,011 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.
3,102
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.9 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.
9.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,962
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,102 vehicles per day in Leake County, Mississippi that results in 704,426 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈257 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 35.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: At 3,102 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Leake carries 42% less traffic than the state average of 5,319 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 704,426 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈257 million per year), roughly 0.7% of Mississippi's statewide total. The average trip takes 35.9 minutes, 17% higher than the state level. At 40% lower than the state level, the 9.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Leake's 3,102 vehicles per day outpaces 49% of counties in Mississippi. 88% of counties in Mississippi have a shorter average travel time than Leake's 35.9 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.
3,257
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
60.1 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.
7.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,472
A significant volume of traffic in Leake County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,257 vehicles per day, 6% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,085 vehicles per day. That average covers 73 highway road miles divided in 141 segments (average segment length 2,739 ft), together carrying 241,743 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈88.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.9%) is 12% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Leake serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 36% of counties in Mississippi see a lower highway truck share than Leake's 13.9%. By raw truck volume, Leake carries more highway trucks than 19% 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.
3,085
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
9.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,282
The non-highway road network in Leake County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,085 vehicles per day, 5% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,257 vehicles per day. That average covers 202 non-highway road miles divided in 1,298 segments (average segment length 824 ft), together carrying 462,682 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈169 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 35% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.4% is 38% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 88% of counties in Mississippi. Leake's average driver income exceeds 67% of counties in Mississippi. Leake's median driver age is higher than 46% of counties in Mississippi.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Leake County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Leake
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,102
5,319
-41.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.7%
11.1%
-3.2%
Truck % (Highway)
13.9%
15.9%
-12.3%
Avg. Travel Time
35.9 min
30.7 min
+16.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,102 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Leake carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 19% of counties in Mississippi, at roughly 454 per day.
Approximately 43% of highway traffic and 23% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Leake County, Mississippi. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.9% on highways.
Drivers on Leake roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $57,962 - 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 73% 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)
