
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Washington County, Georgia
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day2,332 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 9.9% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 33.1 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 6.8% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 48.9 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $46,919 |
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The average monitored road in Washington County, Georgia carries 2,332 vehicles per day. Across its 379 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 509,868 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈186 million per year). About 1 in 10 vehicles is a truck, in line with Georgia (9.7%).
Traffic 68% below the Georgia average
At 2,332 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Washington carries 68% less traffic than the state average of 7,398, suggesting less demand on each road - very light roads: easy truck access, but little passing trade for roadside retail. Network-wide, Washington accounts for about 0.2% of Georgia's statewide total of vehicle-miles. By volume, Washington's 2,332 vehicles per day trails 72% of counties in Georgia.
The average trip takes 33.1 minutes, on par with the state level. On travel time, Washington runs shorter than 53% of counties in Georgia.
At 59% lower than the state level, the 6.8% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - delays are rare enough to plan travel times almost to the minute.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Washington County, Georgia
| Traffic | vehicles per day5,864 |
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| Trucks | 12.6% |
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| Average travel time | 32.0 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 11.2% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 48.8 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $46,234 |
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Highways carry about half of all travel in Washington County, Georgia, 50% of vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 5,864 vehicles per day, 357% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,282 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 23% of the monitored road miles (86 miles, 568 segments), so they carry more than their share: 257,132 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈93.9 million per year).
Fewer highway trucks than 88% of counties in Georgia
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.6%) is 7% lower than 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 higher highway truck share than Washington's 12.6%. By raw truck volume, Washington carries fewer highway trucks than 88% of counties in Georgia.

Non-highway Traffic in Washington County, Georgia
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,282 |
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| Trucks | 7.1% |
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| Average travel time | 33.4 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 5.5% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 49.0 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $47,662 |
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Local roads carry about half of all travel in Washington County, Georgia, 50% of vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 1,282 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 77% of the monitored road miles (292 miles in 1,911 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 252,736 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈92.2 million per year). About 1 in 14 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (7.1%).
Drivers from lower-income areas than 95% of counties in Georgia
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 44% fewer trucks by share.
At 66% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 5.5% signals easier movement on local roads.
Trip origins here have lower average income than 95% of counties in Georgia. Washington's median driver age is higher than 82% of counties in Georgia.