This page delivers traffic analytics for Scott County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Scott County, Mississippi among 280 road miles divided in 1,691 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 875 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.
3,460
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
7.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,528
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,460 vehicles per day in Scott County, Mississippi that results in 1,207,715 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈441 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: At 3,460 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Scott carries 35% less traffic than the state average of 5,319 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Scott accounts for about 1.2% of Mississippi's statewide total, at 1,207,715 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈441 million per year). Journey times run 2% higher than the state level, at 31.4 minutes on average. Congestion runs 49% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 59% of counties in Mississippi see less traffic than Scott's 3,460 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 31.4 minutes is longer than 46% 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.
8,926
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.9 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.
23.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,495
A significant volume of traffic in Scott County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,926 vehicles per day, 173% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,269 vehicles per day. That average covers 61 highway road miles divided in 57 segments (average segment length 5,675 ft), together carrying 653,569 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈239 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 71% of counties in Mississippi. Trucks constitute 23.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 23.6%, highway truck share is 48% higher than the state average, marking Scott as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 96% of counties in Mississippi see a lower highway truck share than Scott's 23.6%. 91% of counties in Mississippi see fewer highway trucks per day than Scott's roughly 2,104.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,269
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.8 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.
7.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,077
The non-highway road network in Scott County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,269 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,926 vehicles per day. That average covers 219 non-highway road miles divided in 1,634 segments (average segment length 708 ft), together carrying 554,146 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈202 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 65% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (7.1%) runs 52% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 46% of counties in Mississippi. Scott's average driver income exceeds 64% of counties in Mississippi. 40% of counties in Mississippi have a younger driver population than Scott.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Scott County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Scott
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,460
5,319
-35.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.6%
11.1%
+49.5%
Truck % (Highway)
23.6%
15.9%
+48.3%
Avg. Travel Time
31.4 min
30.7 min
+2.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,460 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Scott carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 91% of counties in Mississippi, at roughly 2,104 per day.
Drivers on Scott roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $57,528 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 64% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Scott County, Mississippi. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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 70% 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)
