
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Morgan County, Georgia
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day3,693 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 16.5% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 35.0 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 12.3% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 47.3 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $87,468 |
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The average monitored road in Morgan County, Georgia carries 3,693 vehicles per day. Across its 304 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 1,345,377 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈491 million per year). About 1 in 6 vehicles is a truck, well above the 9.7% across Georgia - a freight-heavy mix.
Traffic 50% below the Georgia average
At 3,693 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Morgan carries 50% less traffic than the state average of 7,398, suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.5% of Georgia's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 51% of counties in Georgia see less traffic than Morgan's 3,693 vehicles per day.
The average trip takes 35.0 minutes, on par with the state level. 68% of counties in Georgia have a shorter average travel time than Morgan's 35.0 minutes.
Congestion runs 27% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 12.3%, which means smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Morgan County, Georgia
| Traffic | vehicles per day11,181 |
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| Trucks | 20.0% |
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| Average travel time | 48.8 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 22.0% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 46.5 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $85,970 |
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Most travel in Morgan County, Georgia happens on highways, 73% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 11,181 vehicles per day, 367% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,393 vehicles per day.
With 28% of the road miles (85 miles in 430 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 985,970 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈360 million per year).
By highway travel volume, Morgan outranks 73% of counties in Georgia.
Higher highway truck share than 83% of counties in Georgia
At 20.0%, highway truck share is 47% higher than the state average. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
Morgan's highway truck share (20.0%) is higher than 83% of counties in Georgia. Morgan's highway truck count is higher than 67% of counties in Georgia, at roughly 2,235 trucks per day.

Non-highway Traffic in Morgan County, Georgia
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,393 |
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| Trucks | 6.8% |
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| Average travel time | 32.6 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 10.6% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 48.9 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $89,360 |
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At 27% of vehicle-miles, local roads carry a smaller share of the traffic in Morgan County, Georgia than highways. The average non-highway road carries 2,393 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 72% of the monitored road miles (219 miles in 2,478 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 359,407 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 million per year). About 1 in 15 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (6.8%).
Drivers from higher-income areas than 89% of counties in Georgia
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 66% fewer trucks by share.
The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.6% is 35% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average.
89% of counties in Georgia see lower average driver income among trip origins than Morgan. 65% of counties in Georgia have a younger driver population than Morgan.