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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day1,799 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 11.4% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 40.5 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 6.0% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 49.1 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $59,169 |
The average monitored road in Talbot County, Georgia carries 1,799 vehicles per day. Across its 173 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 256,112 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈93.5 million per year). At 11.4%, the truck share runs above the 9.7% across Georgia: about 1 in 9 vehicles.
Talbot sees 76% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,799 vehicles per day against 7,398), suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. Network-wide, Talbot accounts for less than 0.1% of Georgia's statewide total of vehicle-miles. By volume, Talbot's 1,799 vehicles per day trails 84% of counties in Georgia.
The average trip takes 40.5 minutes, 21% higher than the state level. Its average travel time of 40.5 minutes is longer than 91% of counties in Georgia.
At 64% lower than the state level, the 6.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - free-flowing roads make scheduled deliveries highly predictable.
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,876 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 13.5% |
| Average travel time | 48.4 min |
| Congestion ratio | 8.1% |
| Drivers’ average age | 48.6 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $59,180 |
Travel in Talbot County, Georgia splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (46% of vehicle-miles) on highways. The average highway carries 3,876 vehicles per day, 186% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,355 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 21% of the monitored road miles (36 miles, 178 segments), so they carry more than their share: 117,338 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈42.8 million per year).
Highway truck concentration here (13.5%) closely tracks the state average for similar road classifications. The highway traffic mix is typical for Georgia: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
55% of counties in Georgia see a lower highway truck share than Talbot's 13.5%. Talbot's highway truck count is lower than 76% of counties in Georgia, at roughly 522 trucks per day.
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,355 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 9.8% |
| Average travel time | 38.8 min |
| Congestion ratio | 5.6% |
| Drivers’ average age | 51.3 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $59,162 |
Travel in Talbot County, Georgia splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (54% of vehicle-miles) on local roads. A typical local road sees 1,355 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 79% of the monitored road miles (137 miles in 833 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 138,774 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈50.7 million per year). Trucks make up 9.8% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 10 vehicles.
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 28% lower than the highway network.
The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.6% is 65% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average.
Talbot's average driver income is lower than 66% of counties in Georgia. The driver population here skews older than 84% of counties in Georgia.
Of the four measures, average daily traffic per road differs most: Talbot County runs 76% below the Georgia average. Its average travel time, by contrast, is 21% above.
| Metric | Talbot County | Georgia average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 1,799 | 7,398 | -75.7% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 11.4% | 9.7% | +18.3% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 13.5% | 13.6% | -0.8% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 40.5 min | 33.6 min | +20.6% |
Against the 4 nearest areas, Talbot County moves 34.9% of the total daily travel and carries 32.4% less traffic on a typical road; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot County | 1,799 | 11.4% | 256,112 | 40.5 min | 6.0% |
| Upson County, Georgia | 3,821 | 7.1% | 445,285 | 30.9 min | 10.2% |
| Taylor County, Georgia | 1,546 | 12.7% | 318,108 | 34.3 min | 5.3% |
| Harris County, Georgia | 3,069 | 12.5% | 1,347,387 | 29.9 min | 8.8% |
| Meriwether County, Georgia | 2,203 | 12.3% | 825,445 | 38.8 min | 7.1% |
| Georgia average | 7,398 | 9.7% | N/A | 33.6 min | 16.8% |
Talbot County sits in the top quarter of the Georgia field on average travel time, at #15 of 159.
| Measure | Talbot County | Georgia rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 1,799 | #134 of 159 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 117,338 | #126 of 147 |
| Truck share on highways | 13.5% | #67 of 147 |
| Highway trucks per day | 522 | #112 of 147 |
| Average travel time | 40.5 min | #15 of 159 |
| Average driver income | $59,169 | #106 of 159 |
| Average driver age | 49.1 yrs | #27 of 159 |
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #15 of 159 on average travel time, against #126 of 147 on highway travel volume.
Traffic concentrates on a few corridors: the three busiest roads average 6,457 vehicles a day, against 1,799 on the average road in Talbot County.
US 80 is the busiest road, at 7,989 vehicles a day, 878 of them trucks (11.0%). GA 90 / GA 96 / GA 540 carries the most trucks, 994 a day (16.6% of its traffic), although it ranks #2 for all traffic.
Trips using GA 90 / GA 96 / GA 540 are long: a median of 66.2 minutes against 40.5 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
The busiest stretch of US 80 carries 4.4 times the county average; trucks are 11.0% of it, in line with the county-wide 11.4%.
On its busiest stretch, GA 90 / GA 96 / GA 540 carries 3.3 times the county average; trucks are 16.6% of it, above the county-wide 11.4%.
GA 41 / GA 85 peaks at 5,414 vehicles a day, 3.0 times the county average; trucks are 16.8% of it, above the county-wide 11.4%.
GA 96 / GA 540 carries through traffic: the median trip using it lasts 63.5 minutes, against 40.5 for the county.
Washington Avenue carries 2.1 times the county average at its busiest, 343 of them trucks (9.2%, below the county-wide 11.4%).
The average monitored road in Talbot carries 1,799 vehicles per day, 76% less than the Georgia average of 7,398.
Talbot carries fewer highway trucks by raw volume than 76% of counties in Georgia, at roughly 522 per day.
The average trip in Talbot takes 40.5 minutes, 21% longer than the Georgia average of 33.6 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
Trucks make up about 11.4% of all traffic in Talbot County, Georgia, rising to 13.5% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Approximately 77% of highway traffic and 52% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Talbot County, Georgia. Most highway traffic here starts elsewhere, so the highways serve the wider region more than the local community. Local roads draw many outside drivers too, the pattern of a job, shopping or tourism destination.
Drivers on Talbot roads have a median age of 49 years, older than the Georgia average of 44, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $59,169, 32% below the Georgia average.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM - about 85% above the daily average.
US 80 carries the most, 7,989 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by GA 90 / GA 96 / GA 540 (5,969), GA 41 / GA 85 (5,414), GA 96 / GA 540 (5,197), Washington Avenue (3,728). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
GA 90 / GA 96 / GA 540, with about 994 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 16.6% of its 5,969 vehicles.
About 7,989 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 878 trucks (11.0%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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