
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Murray County, Georgia
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day4,595 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 6.5% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 30.5 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. | 10.5% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 46.2 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $67,055 |
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The average monitored road in Murray County, Georgia carries 4,595 vehicles per day. Across its 192 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 662,959 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈242 million per year). Trucks are a smaller part of the mix than across Georgia: 6.5% against 9.7%.
Shorter trips than 88% of counties in Georgia
Murray's average daily traffic volume is 38% lower than the state average - 4,595 vehicles per day against 7,398 - suggesting less traffic load per road - less drive-by exposure for retail, but easier access for deliveries. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.2% of Georgia's statewide total of vehicle-miles. By volume, Murray's 4,595 vehicles per day outpaces 63% of counties in Georgia.
The average trip takes 30.5 minutes, 9% lower than the state level. Its average travel time of 30.5 minutes is shorter than 88% of counties in Georgia.
At 37% lower than the state level, the 10.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - fewer delays make delivery windows more reliable.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Murray County, Georgia
| Traffic | vehicles per day9,002 |
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| Trucks | 8.4% |
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| Average travel time | 32.9 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 15.9% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 46.2 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $66,435 |
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A significant share of driving in Murray County, Georgia, 41% of vehicle-miles, happens on highways. The average highway carries 9,002 vehicles per day, 211% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,894 vehicles per day.
With 18% of the road miles (35 miles in 708 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 274,414 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈100 million per year).
Lower highway truck share than 90% of counties in Georgia
Highway truck concentration here runs 38% lower than the state average, at 8.4%. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.
Murray's highway truck share (8.4%) is lower than 90% of counties in Georgia. 59% of counties in Georgia see more highway trucks per day than Murray's roughly 757.

Non-highway Traffic in Murray County, Georgia
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,894 |
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| Trucks | 5.2% |
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| Average travel time | 29.6 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 8.4% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 46.3 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $67,494 |
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Local roads carry more than half of all travel in Murray County, Georgia (59% of vehicle-miles). On the average non-highway road, that comes to 2,894 vehicles per day.
Spread over 157 miles and 1,834 segments, 82% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 388,545 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈142 million per year). About 1 in 19 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (5.2%).
Local congestion 48% below the Georgia average
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 38% fewer trucks by share.
The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.4% is 48% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average.
Murray's average driver income is higher than 60% of counties in Georgia. 50% of counties in Georgia have a younger driver population than Murray.