This page delivers traffic analytics for Coles County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Coles County, Illinois among 281 road miles divided in 2,792 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 531 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.
4,001
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.3 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.
10.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,110
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,001 vehicles per day in Coles County, Illinois that results in 1,202,604 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈439 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 4,001 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Coles carries 53% less traffic than the state average of 8,480 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,202,604 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈439 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Illinois's statewide total. Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 33.3 minutes on average. At 49% lower than the state level, the 10.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 72% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Coles's 4,001 vehicles per day. 42% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Coles's 33.3 minutes.
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.
9,477
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
39.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
55.9 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.
21.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,540
A significant volume of traffic in Coles County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,477 vehicles per day, 145% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,873 vehicles per day. That average covers 46 highway road miles divided in 64 segments (average segment length 3,774 ft), together carrying 493,435 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈180 million per year). Trucks constitute 39.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 125% higher than the state average, at 39.0% - positioning Coles as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 99% of counties in Illinois. By raw truck volume, Coles carries more highway trucks than 94% of counties in Illinois.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,873
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.8 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.
10.4%
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.
$67,180
The non-highway road network in Coles County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,873 vehicles per day, 59% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,477 vehicles per day. That average covers 235 non-highway road miles divided in 2,728 segments (average segment length 455 ft), together carrying 709,169 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈259 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 77% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (10.4%) runs 50% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Coles's overall average travel time exceeds 42% of counties in Illinois. Trip origins here have higher average income than 39% of counties in Illinois. Coles's median driver age is higher than 11% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Coles County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Coles
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,001
8,480
-52.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.3%
10.2%
+109.0%
Truck % (Highway)
39.0%
17.3%
+125.0%
Avg. Travel Time
33.3 min
34.1 min
-2.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,001 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Coles carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 94% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 3,696 per day.
Drivers on Coles roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $68,110 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily average.
Approximately 59% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Coles 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.
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)
