This page delivers traffic analytics for Clay County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Clay County, Indiana among 249 road miles divided in 4,001 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 328 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.
2,952
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.7 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.
9.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,914
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,952 vehicles per day in Clay County, Indiana that results in 900,494 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈329 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: Clay's average daily traffic volume is 48% lower than the state average - 2,952 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 900,494 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈329 million per year), about 0.6% of Indiana's statewide total. At 33.7 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Congestion runs 41% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.2% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Clay's 2,952 vehicles per day outpaces 30% of counties in Indiana. On travel time, Clay runs longer than 40% of counties in Indiana.
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.
13,861
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
31.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
55.8 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.
31.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,309
A significant volume of traffic in Clay County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,861 vehicles per day, 386% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,853 vehicles per day. That average covers 27 highway road miles divided in 36 segments (average segment length 3,916 ft), together carrying 413,929 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈151 million per year). Trucks constitute 31.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (31.0%) is 58% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Clay serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 90% of counties in Indiana see a lower highway truck share than Clay's 31.0%. By raw truck volume, Clay carries more highway trucks than 86% of counties in Indiana.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,853
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.5 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.
9.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,423
The non-highway road network in Clay County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,853 vehicles per day, 79% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,861 vehicles per day. That average covers 222 non-highway road miles divided in 3,965 segments (average segment length 296 ft), together carrying 486,566 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈178 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 77% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (9.0%) runs 41% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Clay's overall average travel time exceeds 40% of counties in Indiana. Clay's average driver income exceeds 51% of counties in Indiana. The driver population here skews older than 19% of counties in Indiana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Clay County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Clay
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,952
5,704
-48.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
18.1%
12.1%
+49.7%
Truck % (Highway)
31.0%
19.6%
+58.3%
Avg. Travel Time
33.7 min
33.5 min
+0.6%
How Clay County compares
Clay County against nearby areas
Against the 4 nearest areas, Clay County runs 7.7 percentage points more truck traffic and is 29.0% less congested; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Freight passes through here that never reaches the areas around it: the truck share is high precisely because the local car traffic is not.
Clay County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Indiana average for scale.
Truck share on highways places Clay County #9 of 79 in Indiana - the top quarter of the state.
Where Clay 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.
Measure
Clay County
Indiana rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,952
#65 of 92
Highway vehicle-miles per day
413,929
#51 of 79
Truck share on highways
31.0%
#9 of 79
Highway trucks per day
4,297
#12 of 79
Average travel time
33.7 min
#56 of 92
Average driver income
$73,914
#46 of 92
Average driver age
46.1 yrs
#75 of 92
Clay County ranks #9 of 79 on truck share on highways but #75 of 92 on average driver age - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,952 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Clay skews older than 19% of counties in Indiana.
Trucks account for approximately 18.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 31.0% on highways.
Approximately 75% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Clay County, Indiana. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Clay roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $73,914 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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 77% 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)
