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Blackford County, Indiana Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Blackford County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Blackford County, Indiana among 58 road miles divided in 950 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 323 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.

3,255

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.

35.9 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.

9.0%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

49.4 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$53,841

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,255 vehicles per day in Blackford County, Indiana that results in 150,761 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.0 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 35.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Indiana state averages: Blackford's average daily traffic volume is 43% lower than the state average - 3,255 vehicles per day against 5,704 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 150,761 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.0 million per year), about 0.1% of Indiana's statewide total. The average trip takes 35.9 minutes, 7% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 42% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 35% of counties in Indiana see less traffic than Blackford's 3,255 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 35.9 minutes is longer than 79% 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.

3,255

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.

35.9 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.

9.0%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

49.4 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$53,841

The non-highway road network in Blackford County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,255 vehicles per day. That average covers 58 non-highway road miles divided in 950 segments (average segment length 323 ft), together carrying 150,761 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 41% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 9.0% signals easier movement on local roads. Blackford's overall average travel time exceeds 79% of counties in Indiana. Trips here originate from the lowest average driver income in Indiana, at $53,841. 77% of counties in Indiana have a younger driver population than Blackford.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

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

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Blackford

Indiana
Average

Difference

Traffic

3,255

5,704

-42.9%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

9.6%

12.1%

-20.9%

Truck % (Highway)

19.6%

Avg. Travel Time

35.9 min

33.5 min

+7.0%

How Blackford County compares

Blackford County against nearby areas

Against the 4 nearest areas, Blackford County moves 13.3% of the total daily travel; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.

Blackford 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
Blackford County3,2559.6%150,76135.9 min9.0%
Jay County, Indiana2,62610.6%338,55337.5 min7.4%
Delaware County, Indiana5,72411.5%2,486,77534.2 min16.4%
Grant County, Indiana6,61414.3%1,311,50536.2 min14.1%
Randolph County, Indiana2,2419.4%388,22833.0 min7.6%
Indiana average5,70412.1%N/A33.5 min15.6%

Blackford County ranked within Indiana

Blackford County records the lowest average driver income in Indiana.

Where Blackford 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.
MeasureBlackford CountyIndiana rank
Traffic volume (AADT)3,255#60 of 92
Average travel time35.9 min#20 of 92
Average driver income$53,841#92 of 92
Average driver age49.4 yrs#22 of 92

Blackford County ranks #20 of 92 on average travel time but #92 of 92 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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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