This page delivers traffic analytics for Lumpkin County, Georgia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lumpkin County, Georgia among 130 road miles divided in 2,888 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 238 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.
5,101
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.0 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.
14.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,438
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,101 vehicles per day in Lumpkin County, Georgia that results in 597,700 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈218 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Georgia state averages: Lumpkin sees 31% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,101 vehicles per day against 7,398), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 597,700 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈218 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Georgia's statewide total. Journey times run 7% higher than the state level, at 36.0 minutes on average. Congestion runs 14% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 14.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 68% of counties in Georgia see less traffic than Lumpkin's 5,101 vehicles per day. 77% of counties in Georgia have a shorter average travel time than Lumpkin's 36.0 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.
8,473
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.4 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.
20.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,719
A significant volume of traffic in Lumpkin County, Georgia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,473 vehicles per day, 104% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,153 vehicles per day. That average covers 37 highway road miles divided in 634 segments (average segment length 305 ft), together carrying 260,855 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈95.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 7.4%, highway truck share is 45% lower than the state average, marking Lumpkin as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Lumpkin's highway truck share (7.4%) is higher than 3% of counties in Georgia. Lumpkin's highway truck count is higher than 32% of counties in Georgia, at roughly 628 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,153
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.0 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.
12.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,125
The non-highway road network in Lumpkin County, Georgia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,153 vehicles per day, 51% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,473 vehicles per day. That average covers 94 non-highway road miles divided in 2,254 segments (average segment length 219 ft), together carrying 336,845 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈123 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 25% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 12.7% is 21% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Lumpkin's overall average travel time exceeds 77% of counties in Georgia. Lumpkin's average driver income exceeds 79% of counties in Georgia. Lumpkin's median driver age is higher than 49% of counties in Georgia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 85% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 14% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lumpkin County, Georgia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lumpkin
Georgia
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,101
7,398
-31.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.4%
9.7%
-34.2%
Truck % (Highway)
7.4%
13.6%
-45.4%
Avg. Travel Time
36.0 min
33.6 min
+7.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,101 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Lumpkin have higher average income than 79% of counties in Georgia.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 85% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lumpkin roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $77,438 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 22% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lumpkin County, Georgia. 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 8% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,700 vehicles per day - a 8% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 6.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.4% on highways.
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)
