This page delivers traffic analytics for Madison Parish, Louisiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Madison Parish, Louisiana among 206 road miles divided in 1,303 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 836 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.
2,082
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
24.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.7 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.
7.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,427
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,082 vehicles per day in Madison Parish, Louisiana that results in 1,020,899 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈373 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Louisiana state averages: At 2,082 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Madison carries 66% less traffic than the state average of 6,061 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Madison accounts for about 0.8% of Louisiana's statewide total, at 1,020,899 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈373 million per year). At 35.7 minutes, the average travel time is 12% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 7.1% is 59% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 21% of counties in Louisiana see less traffic than Madison's 2,082 vehicles per day. 84% of counties in Louisiana have a shorter average travel time than Madison's 35.7 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.
11,402
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
28.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
51.9 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.
24.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,024
A significant volume of traffic in Madison Parish, Louisiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,402 vehicles per day, 692% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,440 vehicles per day. That average covers 71 highway road miles divided in 84 segments (average segment length 4,435 ft), together carrying 855,851 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈312 million per year). 59% of counties in Louisiana move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 28.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (28.1%) is 75% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Madison serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. At 28.1%, Madison's highway truck concentration is the highest in Louisiana. Madison's highway truck count is higher than 79% of counties in Louisiana, at roughly 3,204 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,440
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 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.
5.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,844
The non-highway road network in Madison Parish, Louisiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,440 vehicles per day, 87% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,402 vehicles per day. That average covers 136 non-highway road miles divided in 1,219 segments (average segment length 588 ft), together carrying 165,048 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈60.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 70% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.9% is 65% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 84% of counties in Louisiana see shorter overall travel times than Madison. 27% of counties in Louisiana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Madison. 83% of counties in Louisiana have a younger driver population than Madison.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Madison Parish, Louisiana, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Madison
Louisiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,082
6,061
-65.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
24.9%
11.2%
+122.9%
Truck % (Highway)
28.1%
16.1%
+75.1%
Avg. Travel Time
35.7 min
31.8 min
+12.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,082 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Madison has the highest highway truck share of any county in Louisiana, at 28.1%.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 24.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 28.1% on highways.
Drivers on Madison roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,427 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
