This page delivers traffic analytics for Overton County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Overton County, Tennessee among 151 road miles divided in 1,505 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 530 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.
3,338
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
8.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,017
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,338 vehicles per day in Overton County, Tennessee that results in 504,976 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈184 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Tennessee state averages: Overton's average daily traffic volume is 54% lower than the state average - 3,338 vehicles per day against 7,251 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 504,976 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈184 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Tennessee's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.9 minutes, 2% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 45% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 35% of counties in Tennessee see less traffic than Overton's 3,338 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 32.9 minutes is longer than 56% of counties in Tennessee.
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.
7,420
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
17.0%
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.
$48,671
A significant volume of traffic in Overton County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,420 vehicles per day, 270% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,007 vehicles per day. That average covers 46 highway road miles divided in 370 segments (average segment length 657 ft), together carrying 317,865 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈116 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.2%, highway truck share is 35% lower than the state average, marking Overton as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 21% of counties in Tennessee see a lower highway truck share than Overton's 10.2%. 39% of counties in Tennessee see fewer highway trucks per day than Overton's roughly 756.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,007
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
6.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,592
The non-highway road network in Overton County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,007 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,420 vehicles per day. That average covers 105 non-highway road miles divided in 1,135 segments (average segment length 489 ft), together carrying 187,112 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈68.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 13% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (6.2%) runs 60% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overton's overall average travel time exceeds 56% of counties in Tennessee. Overton's average driver income exceeds 5% of counties in Tennessee. 51% of counties in Tennessee have a younger driver population than Overton.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Overton County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Overton
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,338
7,251
-54.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.7%
11.3%
-14.3%
Truck % (Highway)
10.2%
15.6%
-34.7%
Avg. Travel Time
32.9 min
32.1 min
+2.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,338 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Overton carries more traffic than 35% of counties in Tennessee, averaging 3,338 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Overton roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $48,017 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 29% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Overton County, Tennessee. 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 9.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.2% 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 80% 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)
