This page delivers traffic analytics for Tunica County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Tunica County, Mississippi among 266 road miles divided in 1,867 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 753 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.
2,088
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.3 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.
44.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,269
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,088 vehicles per day in Tunica County, Mississippi that results in 596,931 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈218 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: At 2,088 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Tunica carries 61% less traffic than the state average of 5,319 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 596,931 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈218 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Mississippi's statewide total. The average trip takes 30.3 minutes, 1% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 6.2% is 59% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Tunica's 2,088 vehicles per day outpaces 30% of counties in Mississippi. Its average travel time of 30.3 minutes is longer than 31% 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.
6,232
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.9 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.
13.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,884
A significant volume of traffic in Tunica County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,232 vehicles per day, 412% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,217 vehicles per day. That average covers 74 highway road miles divided in 324 segments (average segment length 1,202 ft), together carrying 405,057 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈148 million per year). Trucks constitute 17.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 17.4%, highway truck share is 9% higher than the state average, marking Tunica as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Tunica's highway truck share (17.4%) is higher than 74% of counties in Mississippi. Tunica's highway truck count is higher than 55% of counties in Mississippi, at roughly 1,084 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,217
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.2 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.
4.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,545
The non-highway road network in Tunica County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,217 vehicles per day, 80% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,232 vehicles per day. That average covers 193 non-highway road miles divided in 1,543 segments (average segment length 659 ft), together carrying 191,874 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈70.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 56% lower than on highways. At 70% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.5% signals easier movement on local roads. 31% of counties in Mississippi see shorter overall travel times than Tunica. Tunica's average driver income exceeds 49% of counties in Mississippi. The driver population here skews older than 19% of counties in Mississippi.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Tunica County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Tunica
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,088
5,319
-60.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.3%
11.1%
+28.8%
Truck % (Highway)
17.4%
15.9%
+9.4%
Avg. Travel Time
30.3 min
30.7 min
-1.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,088 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Tunica skews older than 19% of counties in Mississippi.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 59% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 14.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 17.4% on highways.
Drivers on Tunica roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $55,269 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 31% of highway traffic and 19% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Tunica 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.
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)
