This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, Tennessee among 246 road miles divided in 2,015 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 645 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.
4,793
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.
30.5 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.
10.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,798
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,793 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, Tennessee that results in 729,271 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈266 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Tennessee state averages: Lincoln's average daily traffic volume is 34% lower than the state average - 4,793 vehicles per day against 7,251 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 729,271 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈266 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Tennessee's statewide total. The average trip takes 30.5 minutes, 5% lower than the state level. At 35% lower than the state level, the 10.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 62% of counties in Tennessee see less traffic than Lincoln's 4,793 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 30.5 minutes is longer than 18% of counties in Tennessee.
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.
6,200
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.0 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.
8.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,307
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,200 vehicles per day, 37% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,517 vehicles per day. That average covers 63 highway road miles divided in 330 segments (average segment length 1,015 ft), together carrying 233,118 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈85.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.8%) is 24% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Lincoln serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 38% of counties in Tennessee. By raw truck volume, Lincoln carries more highway trucks than 15% 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.
4,517
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
10.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,408
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,517 vehicles per day, 27% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,200 vehicles per day. That average covers 183 non-highway road miles divided in 1,685 segments (average segment length 573 ft), together carrying 496,153 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈181 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 39% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.8% is 30% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 18% of counties in Tennessee. Lincoln's average driver income exceeds 67% of counties in Tennessee. The driver population here skews older than 68% of counties in Tennessee.
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 85% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +2% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +2% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,793
7,251
-33.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.7%
11.3%
-23.7%
Truck % (Highway)
11.8%
15.6%
-24.3%
Avg. Travel Time
30.5 min
32.1 min
-5.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,793 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Lincoln have higher average income than 67% of counties in Tennessee.
Approximately 14% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lincoln 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.
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 85% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.8% on highways.
Drivers on Lincoln roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,798 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
