This page delivers traffic analytics for Douglas County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Douglas County, Illinois among 186 road miles divided in 1,599 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 615 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.
3,130
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.2 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.
8.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,303
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,130 vehicles per day in Douglas County, Illinois that results in 708,737 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈259 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 37.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Douglas sees 63% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,130 vehicles per day against 8,480), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Douglas accounts for about 0.3% of Illinois's statewide total, at 708,737 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈259 million per year). At 37.2 minutes, the average travel time is 9% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 58% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 56% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Douglas's 3,130 vehicles per day. On travel time, Douglas runs longer than 88% 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.
8,240
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
26.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
56.1 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.
19.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,833
A significant volume of traffic in Douglas County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,240 vehicles per day, 178% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,966 vehicles per day. That average covers 36 highway road miles divided in 50 segments (average segment length 3,777 ft), together carrying 368,633 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈135 million per year). Trucks constitute 26.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 26.0%, highway truck share is 50% higher than the state average, marking Douglas as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 74% of counties in Illinois. Douglas's highway truck count is higher than 68% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 2,140 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,966
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.6 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.
8.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,650
The non-highway road network in Douglas County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,966 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,240 vehicles per day. That average covers 151 non-highway road miles divided in 1,549 segments (average segment length 513 ft), together carrying 340,104 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈124 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 68% lower than on highways. At 59% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.4% signals easier movement on local roads. 88% of counties in Illinois see shorter overall travel times than Douglas. 51% of counties in Illinois see lower average driver income among trip origins than Douglas. 16% of counties in Illinois have a younger driver population than Douglas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Douglas County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Douglas
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,130
8,480
-63.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.5%
10.2%
+72.3%
Truck % (Highway)
26.0%
17.3%
+49.9%
Avg. Travel Time
37.2 min
34.1 min
+8.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,130 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Douglas skews older than 16% of counties in Illinois.
Trucks account for approximately 17.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 26.0% on highways.
Approximately 65% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Douglas 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
