This page delivers traffic analytics for Lowndes County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lowndes County, Alabama among 272 road miles divided in 1,477 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 974 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.
2,123
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.6 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.
5.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,550
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,123 vehicles per day in Lowndes County, Alabama that results in 1,137,905 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈415 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 38.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: Lowndes's average daily traffic volume is 64% lower than the state average - 2,123 vehicles per day against 5,932 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,137,905 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈415 million per year), roughly 0.8% of Alabama's statewide total. The average trip takes 38.6 minutes, 21% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 5.7% is 63% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lowndes carries more traffic than 17% of counties in Alabama. Its average travel time of 38.6 minutes is longer than 94% of counties in Alabama.
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.
6,252
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
53.1 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.
12.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,479
A significant volume of traffic in Lowndes County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,252 vehicles per day, 407% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,233 vehicles per day. That average covers 87 highway road miles divided in 262 segments (average segment length 1,755 ft), together carrying 950,315 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈347 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 66% of counties in Alabama. Trucks constitute 19.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 28% higher than the state average, at 19.0% - positioning Lowndes as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 79% of counties in Alabama. Lowndes's highway truck count is higher than 71% of counties in Alabama, at roughly 1,187 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,233
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.5 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.
4.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,334
The non-highway road network in Lowndes County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,233 vehicles per day, 80% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,252 vehicles per day. That average covers 185 non-highway road miles divided in 1,215 segments (average segment length 805 ft), together carrying 187,590 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈68.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 51% lower than the highway network. At 71% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.3% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 94% of counties in Alabama. Trip origins here have higher average income than 29% of counties in Alabama. The driver population here skews older than 64% of counties in Alabama.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lowndes County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lowndes
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,123
5,932
-64.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.4%
10.6%
+63.7%
Truck % (Highway)
19.0%
14.8%
+28.2%
Avg. Travel Time
38.6 min
31.8 min
+21.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,123 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lowndes carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 71% of counties in Alabama, at roughly 1,187 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 38.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Lowndes roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,550 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 64% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lowndes 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.
Trucks account for approximately 17.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.0% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 68% 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)
