This page delivers traffic analytics for Lee County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lee County, Alabama among 612 road miles divided in 7,182 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 450 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.
8,367
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.8 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.
19.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,766
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,367 vehicles per day in Lee County, Alabama that results in 3,976,867 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: Lee sees 41% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (8,367 vehicles per day against 5,932), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lee accounts for about 2.8% of Alabama's statewide total, at 3,976,867 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). The average trip takes 33.8 minutes, 6% higher than the state level. At 26% higher than the state level, the 19.5% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lee carries more traffic than 95% of counties in Alabama. 68% of counties in Alabama have a shorter average travel time than Lee's 33.8 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.
14,297
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.5 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.
24.0%
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.
$67,250
A significant volume of traffic in Lee County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,297 vehicles per day, 84% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,754 vehicles per day. That average covers 131 highway road miles divided in 673 segments (average segment length 1,025 ft), together carrying 1,847,178 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈674 million per year). By highway travel volume, Lee outranks 86% of counties in Alabama. Trucks constitute 15.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 6% higher than the state average, at 15.8% - positioning Lee as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 61% of counties in Alabama. By raw truck volume, Lee carries more highway trucks than 75% 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.
7,754
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.0%
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.
19.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,542
The non-highway road network in Lee County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,754 vehicles per day, 46% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,297 vehicles per day. That average covers 482 non-highway road miles divided in 6,509 segments (average segment length 391 ft), together carrying 2,129,689 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈777 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 68% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (19.0%) runs 29% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 68% of counties in Alabama. 76% of counties in Alabama see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lee. Lee's median driver age is higher than 2% of counties in Alabama.
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 72% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +11% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -17% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lee County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +11% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lee
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,367
5,932
+41.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.0%
10.6%
-5.6%
Truck % (Highway)
15.8%
14.8%
+6.5%
Avg. Travel Time
33.8 min
31.8 min
+6.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,367 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lee carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 75% of counties in Alabama, at roughly 2,255 per day.
Drivers on Lee roads have a median age of 41 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,766 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lee 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 11% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 6,920 vehicles per day - a 17% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 10.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.8% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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 72% 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)
