This page delivers traffic analytics for Mississippi County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Mississippi County, Missouri among 155 road miles divided in 1,246 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 656 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.
2,400
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.8 min
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.
$58,761
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,400 vehicles per day in Mississippi County, Missouri that results in 398,853 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈146 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: Mississippi's average daily traffic volume is 57% lower than the state average - 2,400 vehicles per day against 5,631 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 398,853 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈146 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Missouri's statewide total. At 32.8 minutes, the average travel time is 5% higher than the state level. By volume, Mississippi's 2,400 vehicles per day outpaces 54% of counties in Missouri. Its average travel time of 32.8 minutes is longer than 57% of counties in Missouri.
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.
5,021
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
30.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,041
A significant volume of traffic in Mississippi County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,021 vehicles per day, 116% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,322 vehicles per day. That average covers 40 highway road miles divided in 36 segments (average segment length 5,909 ft), together carrying 234,192 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈85.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 30.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 130% higher than the state average, at 30.9% - positioning Mississippi as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By share, Mississippi has the highest highway truck concentration in Missouri, at 30.9%. Mississippi's highway truck count is higher than 65% of counties in Missouri, at roughly 1,550 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,322
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,460
The non-highway road network in Mississippi County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,322 vehicles per day, 54% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,021 vehicles per day. That average covers 115 non-highway road miles divided in 1,210 segments (average segment length 500 ft), together carrying 164,661 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈60.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 75% fewer trucks by share. Mississippi's overall average travel time exceeds 57% of counties in Missouri. Trip origins here have higher average income than 35% of counties in Missouri. 60% of counties in Missouri have a younger driver population than Mississippi.
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 55% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 10% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Mississippi County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Mississippi
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,400
5,631
-57.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.3%
9.8%
+117.1%
Truck % (Highway)
30.9%
13.4%
+129.6%
Avg. Travel Time
32.8 min
31.3 min
+5.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,400 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Mississippi has the highest highway truck share of any county in Missouri, at 30.9%.
Trucks account for approximately 21.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 30.9% on highways.
Approximately 54% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Mississippi County, Missouri. 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 9% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,115 vehicles per day - a 12% decrease from the annual average.
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 55% 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)
