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Adams County, Indiana Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Adams County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Adams County, Indiana among 147 road miles divided in 2,369 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 327 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

4,264

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.1%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

33.8 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.

11.7%

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.

$64,981

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,264 vehicles per day in Adams County, Indiana that results in 500,218 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈183 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Indiana state averages: Adams sees 25% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,264 vehicles per day against 5,704), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 500,218 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈183 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Indiana's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.8 minutes, on par with the state level. Congestion runs 25% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 11.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 62% of counties in Indiana see less traffic than Adams's 4,264 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 33.8 minutes is longer than 42% of counties in Indiana.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

4,264

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.1%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

33.8 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.

11.7%

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.

$64,981

The non-highway road network in Adams County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,264 vehicles per day. That average covers 147 non-highway road miles divided in 2,369 segments (average segment length 327 ft), together carrying 500,218 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈183 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 22% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 11.7% signals easier movement on local roads. Adams's overall average travel time exceeds 42% of counties in Indiana. 16% of counties in Indiana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Adams. The driver population here skews older than 45% of counties in Indiana.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Adams County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Adams

Indiana
Average

Difference

Traffic

4,264

5,704

-25.2%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

8.1%

12.1%

-32.7%

Truck % (Highway)

19.6%

Avg. Travel Time

33.8 min

33.5 min

+0.9%

How Adams County compares

Adams County against nearby areas

Against the 4 nearest areas, Adams County moves 19.6% of the total daily travel; it has the third busiest roads of the five. The same kind of road, just less of it: traffic per road matches the areas around it while the network itself is smaller.

Adams County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Indiana average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Adams County4,2648.1%500,21833.8 min11.7%
Wells County, Indiana4,8459.2%431,11935.4 min11.2%
Allen County, Indiana6,3999.0%8,201,23332.2 min19.0%
Van Wert County, Ohio2,58313.9%787,47737.6 min8.7%
Mercer County, Ohio3,27010.2%803,66133.4 min9.3%
Indiana average5,70412.1%N/A33.5 min15.6%

Adams County ranked within Indiana

Average driver income places Adams County #77 of 92 in Indiana - the bottom quarter of the state.

Where Adams County sits among Indiana's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureAdams CountyIndiana rank
Traffic volume (AADT)4,264#36 of 92
Average travel time33.8 min#54 of 92
Average driver income$64,981#77 of 92
Average driver age47.7 yrs#51 of 92

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

IndianaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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