This page delivers traffic analytics for Monroe County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Monroe County, Mississippi among 334 road miles divided in 2,668 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 662 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.
3,262
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
9.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,392
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,262 vehicles per day in Monroe County, Mississippi that results in 1,020,778 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈373 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: Monroe's average daily traffic volume is 39% lower than the state average - 3,262 vehicles per day against 5,319 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Monroe accounts for about 1.0% of Mississippi's statewide total, at 1,020,778 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈373 million per year). Journey times run 8% higher than the state level, at 33.1 minutes on average. At 41% lower than the state level, the 9.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 52% of counties in Mississippi see less traffic than Monroe's 3,262 vehicles per day. 71% of counties in Mississippi have a shorter average travel time than Monroe's 33.1 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.
5,063
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
46.1 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.
10.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,290
A significant volume of traffic in Monroe County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,063 vehicles per day, 87% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,705 vehicles per day. That average covers 119 highway road miles divided in 631 segments (average segment length 999 ft), together carrying 549,373 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈201 million per year). 62% of counties in Mississippi move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 14.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.6%) is 8% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Monroe serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 52% of counties in Mississippi see a lower highway truck share than Monroe's 14.6%. 38% of counties in Mississippi see fewer highway trucks per day than Monroe's roughly 741.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,705
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.
29.0 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.
8.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,963
The non-highway road network in Monroe County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,705 vehicles per day, 47% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,063 vehicles per day. That average covers 215 non-highway road miles divided in 2,037 segments (average segment length 557 ft), together carrying 471,405 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈172 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 49% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.6% is 43% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 71% of counties in Mississippi. Monroe's average driver income exceeds 73% of counties in Mississippi. Monroe's median driver age is higher than 53% of counties in Mississippi.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Monroe County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Monroe
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,262
5,319
-38.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.3%
11.1%
+2.0%
Truck % (Highway)
14.6%
15.9%
-7.9%
Avg. Travel Time
33.1 min
30.7 min
+7.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,262 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Monroe have higher average income than 73% of counties in Mississippi.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 42% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Monroe County, Mississippi. 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 11.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.6% on highways.
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 71% 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)
