This page delivers traffic analytics for Boone County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Boone County, Illinois among 314 road miles divided in 4,581 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 362 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.
3,850
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
12.0%
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.
$93,545
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,850 vehicles per day in Boone County, Illinois that results in 1,616,463 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈590 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Boone sees 55% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,850 vehicles per day against 8,480), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,616,463 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈590 million per year), about 0.7% of Illinois's statewide total. The average trip takes 31.2 minutes, 8% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 42% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 12.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Boone carries more traffic than 70% of counties in Illinois. On travel time, Boone runs longer than 12% of counties in Illinois.
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.
18,353
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
53.7 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.
27.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$93,215
A significant volume of traffic in Boone County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 18,353 vehicles per day, 388% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,761 vehicles per day. That average covers 33 highway road miles divided in 28 segments (average segment length 6,236 ft), together carrying 696,120 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈254 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 62% of counties in Illinois. Trucks constitute 22.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 29% higher than the state average, at 22.4% - positioning Boone as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 62% of counties in Illinois. Boone's highway truck count is higher than 98% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 4,113 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,761
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.1 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.
11.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$93,637
The non-highway road network in Boone County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,761 vehicles per day, 80% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 18,353 vehicles per day. That average covers 281 non-highway road miles divided in 4,553 segments (average segment length 326 ft), together carrying 920,343 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈336 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 71% lower than on highways. At 43% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 11.9% signals easier movement on local roads. Boone's overall average travel time exceeds 12% of counties in Illinois. Boone's average driver income exceeds 90% of counties in Illinois. 31% of counties in Illinois have a younger driver population than Boone.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Boone County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Boone
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,850
8,480
-54.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.3%
10.2%
+31.0%
Truck % (Highway)
22.4%
17.3%
+29.3%
Avg. Travel Time
31.2 min
34.1 min
-8.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,850 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Boone skews older than 31% of counties in Illinois.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 75% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Boone County, Illinois. 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 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
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)
