This page delivers traffic analytics for Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Tennessee among 25,967 road miles divided in 412,483 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 332 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.
7,251
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
16.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,734
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,251 vehicles per day in Tennessee that results in 180,022,480 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈65.7 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: At 7,251 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Tennessee carries 4% more traffic than the national average of 6,986 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Tennessee accounts for about 2.4% of the national total, at 180,022,480 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈65.7 billion per year). Journey times run 4% lower than the national level, at 32.1 minutes on average. At 15% lower than the national level, the 16.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Tennessee's 7,251 vehicles per day outpaces 66% of states nationwide. 18% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than Tennessee's 32.1 minutes.
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.
13,802
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.8 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.
30.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,800
A significant volume of traffic in Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,802 vehicles per day, 112% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,517 vehicles per day. That average covers 6,772 highway road miles divided in 41,563 segments (average segment length 860 ft), together carrying 101,605,912 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈37.1 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Tennessee outranks 82% of states nationwide. Trucks constitute 15.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 19% higher than the national average, at 15.6% - positioning Tennessee as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 76% of states nationwide. 82% of states nationwide see fewer highway trucks per day than Tennessee's roughly 2,155.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,517
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.5 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.
15.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,993
The non-highway road network in Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,517 vehicles per day, 53% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,802 vehicles per day. That average covers 19,195 non-highway road miles divided in 370,920 segments (average segment length 273 ft), together carrying 78,416,573 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈28.6 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 63% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (15.4%) runs 16% lower than the national average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 18% of states nationwide see shorter overall travel times than Tennessee. Trip origins here have higher average income than 26% of states nationwide. The driver population here skews older than 32% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Tennessee
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,251
6,986
+3.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.3%
9.3%
+21.3%
Truck % (Highway)
15.6%
13.1%
+19.4%
Avg. Travel Time
32.1 min
33.3 min
-3.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,251 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Tennessee carries more traffic than 66% of states nationwide, averaging 7,251 vehicles per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 6,716 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 11.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.6% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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 67% 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)
