This page delivers traffic analytics for Wayne County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wayne County, Mississippi among 236 road miles divided in 1,845 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 676 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.
3,359
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.2 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.
8.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,078
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,359 vehicles per day in Wayne County, Mississippi that results in 705,903 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈258 million 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 35.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: At 3,359 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Wayne carries 37% 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 705,903 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈258 million per year), roughly 0.7% of Mississippi's statewide total. At 35.2 minutes, the average travel time is 15% higher than the state level. At 46% lower than the state level, the 8.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Wayne's 3,359 vehicles per day outpaces 58% of counties in Mississippi. On travel time, Wayne runs longer than 85% 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.
4,096
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.0 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.
8.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,313
A significant volume of traffic in Wayne County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,096 vehicles per day, 42% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,879 vehicles per day. That average covers 131 highway road miles divided in 727 segments (average segment length 951 ft), together carrying 536,151 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈196 million per year). 60% of counties in Mississippi move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 13.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.0%, highway truck share is 18% lower than the state average, marking Wayne as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 23% of counties in Mississippi see a lower highway truck share than Wayne's 13.0%. Wayne's highway truck count is higher than 29% of counties in Mississippi, at roughly 533 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,879
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.5 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.
8.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$44,684
The non-highway road network in Wayne County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,879 vehicles per day, 30% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,096 vehicles per day. That average covers 105 non-highway road miles divided in 1,118 segments (average segment length 498 ft), together carrying 169,752 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈62.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 49% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (8.1%) runs 46% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Wayne's overall average travel time exceeds 85% of counties in Mississippi. Trip origins here have higher average income than 15% of counties in Mississippi. 75% of counties in Mississippi have a younger driver population than Wayne.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 9% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +18% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -21% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Wayne County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +18% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Wayne
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,359
5,319
-36.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.5%
11.1%
+3.8%
Truck % (Highway)
13.0%
15.9%
-18.1%
Avg. Travel Time
35.2 min
30.7 min
+14.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,359 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Wayne have higher average income than 15% of counties in Mississippi.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
Approximately 29% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Wayne 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.
Trucks account for approximately 11.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.0% on highways.
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)
