This page delivers traffic analytics for Clinton County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Clinton County, Illinois among 210 road miles divided in 2,453 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 451 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.
4,280
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.7%
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.
10.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,545
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,280 vehicles per day in Clinton County, Illinois that results in 944,601 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈345 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 31.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Clinton sees 50% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,280 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 944,601 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈345 million per year), about 0.4% of Illinois's statewide total. Journey times run 9% lower than the state level, at 31.1 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 10.8% is 48% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 73% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Clinton's 4,280 vehicles per day. On travel time, Clinton runs longer than 10% 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.
7,502
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.3 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.
14.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,695
A significant volume of traffic in Clinton County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,502 vehicles per day, 91% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,938 vehicles per day. That average covers 56 highway road miles divided in 236 segments (average segment length 1,247 ft), together carrying 467,312 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈171 million per year). Trucks constitute 16.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 4% lower than the state average, at 16.6% - positioning Clinton as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 36% of counties in Illinois. 37% of counties in Illinois see fewer highway trucks per day than Clinton's roughly 1,248.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,938
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.7 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.
10.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,507
The non-highway road network in Clinton County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,938 vehicles per day, 48% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,502 vehicles per day. That average covers 154 non-highway road miles divided in 2,217 segments (average segment length 366 ft), together carrying 477,289 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈174 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 59% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.4% is 50% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 10% of counties in Illinois see shorter overall travel times than Clinton. Trip origins here have higher average income than 83% of counties in Illinois. 34% of counties in Illinois have a younger driver population than Clinton.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Clinton County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Clinton
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,280
8,480
-49.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.7%
10.2%
+14.6%
Truck % (Highway)
16.6%
17.3%
-4.0%
Avg. Travel Time
31.1 min
34.1 min
-8.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,280 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Clinton carries more traffic than 73% of counties in Illinois, averaging 4,280 vehicles per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 77% above the daily average.
Drivers on Clinton roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $86,545 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 26% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Clinton 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.
Trucks account for approximately 11.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 16.6% on highways.
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)
