This page delivers traffic analytics for Wheeler County, Georgia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wheeler County, Georgia among 178 road miles divided in 970 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 969 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.
1,290
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.
42.8 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.
4.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,306
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,290 vehicles per day in Wheeler County, Georgia that results in 172,560 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈63.0 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 42.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Georgia state averages: Wheeler's average daily traffic volume is 83% lower than the state average - 1,290 vehicles per day against 7,398 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 172,560 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈63.0 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Georgia's statewide total. At 42.8 minutes, the average travel time is 28% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 4.4% is 74% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 6% of counties in Georgia see less traffic than Wheeler's 1,290 vehicles per day. 94% of counties in Georgia have a shorter average travel time than Wheeler's 42.8 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.
3,282
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.2 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.
7.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,625
A significant volume of traffic in Wheeler County, Georgia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,282 vehicles per day, 348% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 733 vehicles per day. That average covers 23 highway road miles divided in 212 segments (average segment length 582 ft), together carrying 72,595 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈26.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 4% higher than the state average, at 14.1% - positioning Wheeler as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Wheeler's highway truck share (14.1%) is higher than 62% of counties in Georgia. Wheeler's highway truck count is higher than 22% of counties in Georgia, at roughly 461 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
733
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.7 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.
3.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,666
The non-highway road network in Wheeler County, Georgia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 733 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,282 vehicles per day. That average covers 155 non-highway road miles divided in 758 segments (average segment length 1,077 ft), together carrying 99,965 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈36.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 32% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (3.5%) runs 78% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Wheeler's overall average travel time exceeds 94% of counties in Georgia. Wheeler's average driver income exceeds 16% of counties in Georgia. Wheeler's median driver age is higher than 21% of counties in Georgia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Wheeler County, Georgia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Wheeler
Georgia
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,290
7,398
-82.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.5%
9.7%
+18.6%
Truck % (Highway)
14.1%
13.6%
+3.5%
Avg. Travel Time
42.8 min
33.6 min
+27.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,290 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Wheeler carries more traffic than 6% of counties in Georgia, averaging 1,290 vehicles per day.
Approximately 39% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Wheeler 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 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 91% above the daily average.
Drivers on Wheeler roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $53,306 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 42.8 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)
