This page delivers traffic analytics for Lee County, South Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lee County, South Carolina among 309 road miles divided in 2,442 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 669 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.
2,222
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.6 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.
7.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,511
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,222 vehicles per day in Lee County, South Carolina that results in 1,076,636 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈393 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Carolina state averages: Lee's average daily traffic volume is 68% lower than the state average - 2,222 vehicles per day against 7,040 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lee accounts for about 0.7% of South Carolina's statewide total, at 1,076,636 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈393 million per year). At 35.6 minutes, the average travel time is 7% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 60% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lee's 2,222 vehicles per day outpaces 11% of counties in South Carolina. Its average travel time of 35.6 minutes is longer than 71% of counties in South Carolina.
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.
13,628
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
63.4 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.
30.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,378
A significant volume of traffic in Lee County, South Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,628 vehicles per day, 576% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,017 vehicles per day. That average covers 48 highway road miles divided in 43 segments (average segment length 5,855 ft), together carrying 681,284 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈249 million per year). Trucks constitute 19.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (19.4%) is 42% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Lee serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 83% of counties in South Carolina see a lower highway truck share than Lee's 19.4%. Lee's highway truck count is higher than 69% of counties in South Carolina, at roughly 2,649 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,017
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.1 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.
6.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,478
The non-highway road network in Lee County, South Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,017 vehicles per day, 85% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,628 vehicles per day. That average covers 262 non-highway road miles divided in 2,399 segments (average segment length 576 ft), together carrying 395,352 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈144 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 55% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 6.9% is 59% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 71% of counties in South Carolina. Lee's average driver income exceeds 29% of counties in South Carolina. 28% of counties in South Carolina have a younger driver population than Lee.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lee County, South Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lee
South Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,222
7,040
-68.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.5%
9.5%
+63.6%
Truck % (Highway)
19.4%
13.7%
+42.0%
Avg. Travel Time
35.6 min
33.3 min
+7.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,222 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Lee skews older than 28% of counties in South Carolina.
Drivers on Lee roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,511 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 81% of highway traffic and 21% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lee County, South Carolina. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 76% 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)
