This page delivers traffic analytics for Washington County, Georgia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Washington County, Georgia among 379 road miles divided in 2,479 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 806 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.
2,332
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
6.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,919
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,332 vehicles per day in Washington County, Georgia that results in 509,868 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈186 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Georgia state averages: Washington sees 68% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,332 vehicles per day against 7,398), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 509,868 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈186 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Georgia's statewide total. At 33.1 minutes, the average travel time is 1% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 6.8% is 59% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 28% of counties in Georgia see less traffic than Washington's 2,332 vehicles per day. 47% of counties in Georgia have a shorter average travel time than Washington's 33.1 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.
5,864
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.0 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.
11.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,234
A significant volume of traffic in Washington County, Georgia utilizes the highway network. 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. That average covers 86 highway road miles divided in 568 segments (average segment length 804 ft), together carrying 257,132 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈93.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.6%) is 7% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Washington serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Washington's highway truck share (12.6%) is higher than 45% of counties in Georgia. Washington's highway truck count is higher than 12% of counties in Georgia, at roughly 741 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,282
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.4 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.
5.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,662
The non-highway road network in Washington County, Georgia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,282 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,864 vehicles per day. That average covers 292 non-highway road miles divided in 1,911 segments (average segment length 807 ft), together carrying 252,736 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈92.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 44% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.5% is 66% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 47% of counties in Georgia. Trip origins here have higher average income than 5% of counties in Georgia. The driver population here skews older than 82% of counties in Georgia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Washington County, Georgia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Washington
Georgia
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,332
7,398
-68.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.9%
9.7%
+2.1%
Truck % (Highway)
12.6%
13.6%
-6.9%
Avg. Travel Time
33.1 min
33.6 min
-1.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,332 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Washington carries more traffic than 28% of counties in Georgia, averaging 2,332 vehicles per day.
Approximately 10% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Washington 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.6% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.1 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)
