This page delivers traffic analytics for Lee County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lee County, Mississippi among 428 road miles divided in 5,793 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 390 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.
8,865
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.3 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.
17.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,007
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,865 vehicles per day in Lee County, Mississippi that results in 3,177,778 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 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 33.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: At 8,865 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lee carries 67% more traffic than the state average of 5,319 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 3,177,778 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year), about 3.2% of Mississippi's statewide total. Journey times run 8% higher than the state level, at 33.3 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 17.9% is 18% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lee's 8,865 vehicles per day outpaces 96% of counties in Mississippi. Its average travel time of 33.3 minutes is longer than 73% 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.
11,790
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.0 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.
21.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,279
A significant volume of traffic in Lee County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,790 vehicles per day, 40% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,435 vehicles per day. That average covers 135 highway road miles divided in 742 segments (average segment length 960 ft), together carrying 1,659,751 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈606 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 94% of counties in Mississippi. Trucks constitute 15.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.3%, highway truck share is 3% lower than the state average, marking Lee as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 57% of counties in Mississippi see a lower highway truck share than Lee's 15.3%. Lee's highway truck count is higher than 81% of counties in Mississippi, at roughly 1,810 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,435
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 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.
17.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,550
The non-highway road network in Lee County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,435 vehicles per day, 28% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,790 vehicles per day. That average covers 293 non-highway road miles divided in 5,051 segments (average segment length 307 ft), together carrying 1,518,028 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈554 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 68% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 17.4% is 16% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. 73% of counties in Mississippi see shorter overall travel times than Lee. Lee's average driver income exceeds 90% of counties in Mississippi. The driver population here skews older than 30% 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 74% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 29% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lee County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lee
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,865
5,319
+66.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.4%
11.1%
-6.5%
Truck % (Highway)
15.3%
15.9%
-3.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.3 min
30.7 min
+8.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,865 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lee carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 81% of counties in Mississippi, at roughly 1,810 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 10.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.3% on highways.
Approximately 31% of highway traffic and 15% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lee 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 33.3 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 74% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lee roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,007 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 7% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 7,634 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual 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)
