This page delivers traffic analytics for Newton County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Newton County, Mississippi among 235 road miles divided in 1,504 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 824 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.
2,968
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.6 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.
8.6%
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.
$56,699
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,968 vehicles per day in Newton County, Mississippi that results in 972,535 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈355 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 30.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: Newton's average daily traffic volume is 44% lower than the state average - 2,968 vehicles per day against 5,319 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 972,535 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈355 million per year), roughly 1.0% of Mississippi's statewide total. The average trip takes 30.6 minutes, on par with the state level. The congestion ratio of 8.6% is 43% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Newton's 2,968 vehicles per day outpaces 42% of counties in Mississippi. Its average travel time of 30.6 minutes is longer than 39% of counties in Mississippi.
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.
10,093
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
26.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.5 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.
23.4%
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.
$57,286
A significant volume of traffic in Newton County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,093 vehicles per day, 287% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,610 vehicles per day. That average covers 54 highway road miles divided in 72 segments (average segment length 3,949 ft), together carrying 588,830 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈215 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 66% of counties in Mississippi. Trucks constitute 26.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 26.5%, highway truck share is 67% higher than the state average, marking Newton as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By share, Newton has the highest highway truck concentration in Mississippi, at 26.5%. By raw truck volume, Newton carries more highway trucks than 94% of counties in Mississippi.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,610
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
7.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,413
The non-highway road network in Newton County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,610 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,093 vehicles per day. That average covers 181 non-highway road miles divided in 1,432 segments (average segment length 667 ft), together carrying 383,705 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈140 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.0% 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 7.8% is 48% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 39% of counties in Mississippi. Newton's average driver income exceeds 58% of counties in Mississippi. Newton's median driver age is higher than 56% of counties in Mississippi.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Newton County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Newton
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,968
5,319
-44.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
19.2%
11.1%
+73.3%
Truck % (Highway)
26.5%
15.9%
+66.9%
Avg. Travel Time
30.6 min
30.7 min
-0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,968 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Newton has the highest highway truck share of any county in Mississippi, at 26.5%.
Drivers on Newton roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,699 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 19.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 26.5% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
