This page delivers traffic analytics for Cumberland County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cumberland County, Illinois among 191 road miles divided in 966 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 1,043 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.
2,511
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
27.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.4 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.
7.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,269
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,511 vehicles per day in Cumberland County, Illinois that results in 965,242 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈352 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 2,511 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Cumberland carries 70% less traffic than the state average of 8,480 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Cumberland accounts for about 0.4% of Illinois's statewide total, at 965,242 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈352 million per year). Journey times run 10% higher than the state level, at 37.4 minutes on average. At 66% lower than the state level, the 7.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Cumberland's 2,511 vehicles per day outpaces 37% of counties in Illinois. 89% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Cumberland's 37.4 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.
8,720
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
33.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
59.9 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.
18.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,502
A significant volume of traffic in Cumberland County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,720 vehicles per day, 342% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,973 vehicles per day. That average covers 69 highway road miles divided in 77 segments (average segment length 4,721 ft), together carrying 735,862 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈269 million per year). 69% of counties in Illinois move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 33.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 33.0%, highway truck share is 91% higher than the state average, marking Cumberland as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Cumberland's highway truck share (33.0%) is higher than 94% of counties in Illinois. By raw truck volume, Cumberland carries more highway trucks than 84% 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.
1,973
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.4 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.
6.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,789
The non-highway road network in Cumberland County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,973 vehicles per day, 77% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,720 vehicles per day. That average covers 122 non-highway road miles divided in 889 segments (average segment length 725 ft), together carrying 229,381 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈83.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 74% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 6.2% is 70% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 89% of counties in Illinois. Trip origins here have higher average income than 56% of counties in Illinois. The driver population here skews older than 61% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Cumberland County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cumberland
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,511
8,480
-70.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
27.2%
10.2%
+167.1%
Truck % (Highway)
33.0%
17.3%
+90.5%
Avg. Travel Time
37.4 min
34.1 min
+9.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,511 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Cumberland's highway truck share of 33.0% is higher than 94% of counties in Illinois.
Drivers on Cumberland roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $74,269 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 89% of highway traffic and 23% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cumberland 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 27.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 33.0% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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 62% 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)
