This page delivers traffic analytics for Sumter County, Georgia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sumter County, Georgia among 350 road miles divided in 2,655 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 696 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.
3,097
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.8 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.
9.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,000
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,097 vehicles per day in Sumter County, Georgia that results in 623,314 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈228 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Georgia state averages: Sumter's average daily traffic volume is 58% lower than the state average - 3,097 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 623,314 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈228 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Georgia's statewide total. The average trip takes 36.8 minutes, 10% higher than the state level. At 43% lower than the state level, the 9.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Sumter's 3,097 vehicles per day outpaces 41% of counties in Georgia. Its average travel time of 36.8 minutes is longer than 84% 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.
5,988
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.
37.0 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.
13.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,707
A significant volume of traffic in Sumter County, Georgia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,988 vehicles per day, 190% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,062 vehicles per day. That average covers 75 highway road miles divided in 700 segments (average segment length 563 ft), together carrying 316,123 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈115 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.7%, highway truck share is 29% lower than the state average, marking Sumter as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Sumter's highway truck share (9.7%) is higher than 18% of counties in Georgia. 18% of counties in Georgia see fewer highway trucks per day than Sumter's roughly 580.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,062
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.7 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.
8.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,245
The non-highway road network in Sumter County, Georgia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,062 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,988 vehicles per day. That average covers 275 non-highway road miles divided in 1,955 segments (average segment length 744 ft), together carrying 307,191 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈112 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 25% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (8.1%) runs 50% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 84% of counties in Georgia. 9% of counties in Georgia see lower average driver income among trip origins than Sumter. 34% of counties in Georgia have a younger driver population than Sumter.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Sumter County, Georgia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Sumter
Georgia
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,097
7,398
-58.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.5%
9.7%
-12.3%
Truck % (Highway)
9.7%
13.6%
-28.6%
Avg. Travel Time
36.8 min
33.6 min
+9.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,097 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Sumter's highway truck share of 9.7% is higher than 18% of counties in Georgia.
Trucks account for approximately 8.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.7% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 78% above the daily average.
Approximately 24% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Sumter 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.8 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)
