This page delivers traffic analytics for Washington County, Tennessee. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Washington County, Tennessee among 413 road miles divided in 8,315 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 262 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.
6,225
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
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.
15.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,735
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,225 vehicles per day in Washington County, Tennessee that results in 2,853,792 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Tennessee state averages: Washington's average daily traffic volume is 14% lower than the state average - 6,225 vehicles per day against 7,251 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,853,792 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year), roughly 1.6% of Tennessee's statewide total. At 32.0 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Congestion runs 7% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 15.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Washington's 6,225 vehicles per day outpaces 81% of counties in Tennessee. On travel time, Washington runs longer than 39% of counties in Tennessee.
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.
16,605
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.8 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.
28.1%
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.
$64,697
A significant volume of traffic in Washington County, Tennessee utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 16,605 vehicles per day, 237% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,928 vehicles per day. That average covers 106 highway road miles divided in 924 segments (average segment length 604 ft), together carrying 1,667,152 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈609 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 80% of counties in Tennessee. Trucks constitute 9.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.4%, highway truck share is 40% lower than the state average, marking Washington as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Washington's highway truck share (9.4%) is higher than 11% of counties in Tennessee. Washington's highway truck count is higher than 51% of counties in Tennessee, at roughly 1,558 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,928
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
13.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,408
The non-highway road network in Washington County, Tennessee supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,928 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 16,605 vehicles per day. That average covers 307 non-highway road miles divided in 7,391 segments (average segment length 220 ft), together carrying 1,186,640 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈433 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 55% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 13.4% is 13% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Washington's overall average travel time exceeds 39% of counties in Tennessee. 74% of counties in Tennessee see lower average driver income among trip origins than Washington. Washington's median driver age is higher than 54% of counties in Tennessee.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Washington County, Tennessee, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Washington
Tennessee
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,225
7,251
-14.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.2%
11.3%
-36.2%
Truck % (Highway)
9.4%
15.6%
-39.9%
Avg. Travel Time
32.0 min
32.1 min
-0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,225 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Washington's highway truck share of 9.4% is higher than 11% of counties in Tennessee.
Approximately 32% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Washington County, Tennessee. 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 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 80% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.4% on highways.
Drivers on Washington roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,735 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.0 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)
