This page delivers traffic analytics for Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Oglethorpe County, Georgia among 192 road miles divided in 1,595 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 635 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.
2,363
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.5 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.
6.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,296
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,363 vehicles per day in Oglethorpe County, Georgia that results in 333,348 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈122 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 28.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Georgia state averages: Oglethorpe's average daily traffic volume is 68% lower than the state average - 2,363 vehicles per day against 7,398 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 333,348 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈122 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Georgia's statewide total. At 28.5 minutes, the average travel time is 15% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 6.6% is 61% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 30% of counties in Georgia see less traffic than Oglethorpe's 2,363 vehicles per day. On travel time, Oglethorpe runs longer than 2% of counties in Georgia.
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.
8,154
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.7 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.
18.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,420
A significant volume of traffic in Oglethorpe County, Georgia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,154 vehicles per day, 460% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,456 vehicles per day. That average covers 20 highway road miles divided in 216 segments (average segment length 478 ft), together carrying 130,745 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.0%, highway truck share is 11% lower than the state average, marking Oglethorpe as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 42% of counties in Georgia. 47% of counties in Georgia see fewer highway trucks per day than Oglethorpe's roughly 979.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,456
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
26.7 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.
4.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,593
The non-highway road network in Oglethorpe County, Georgia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,456 vehicles per day, 82% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,154 vehicles per day. That average covers 172 non-highway road miles divided in 1,379 segments (average segment length 660 ft), together carrying 202,603 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈74.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 43% lower than on highways. At 71% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.8% signals easier movement on local roads. Oglethorpe's overall average travel time exceeds 2% of counties in Georgia. 61% of counties in Georgia see lower average driver income among trip origins than Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe's median driver age is higher than 25% of counties in Georgia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Oglethorpe County, Georgia, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Oglethorpe
Georgia
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,363
7,398
-68.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.8%
9.7%
-8.6%
Truck % (Highway)
12.0%
13.6%
-11.5%
Avg. Travel Time
28.5 min
33.6 min
-15.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,363 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Oglethorpe carries more traffic than 30% of counties in Georgia, averaging 2,363 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Oglethorpe roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,296 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 111% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.0% on highways.
Approximately 30% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Oglethorpe County, Georgia. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
