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Edwards County, Illinois Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Edwards County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Edwards County, Illinois among 65 road miles divided in 647 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 532 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,895

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

9.5%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

38.3 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.

8.7%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

50.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$61,563

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,895 vehicles per day in Edwards County, Illinois that results in 151,409 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.3 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 38.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Illinois state averages: Edwards's average daily traffic volume is 66% lower than the state average - 2,895 vehicles per day against 8,480 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Edwards accounts for about 0.1% of Illinois's statewide total, at 151,409 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.3 million per year). At 38.3 minutes, the average travel time is 12% higher than the state level. At 58% lower than the state level, the 8.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Edwards's 2,895 vehicles per day outpaces 48% of counties in Illinois. On travel time, Edwards runs longer than 91% of counties in Illinois.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,895

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

9.5%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

38.3 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.

8.7%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

50.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$61,563

The non-highway road network in Edwards County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,895 vehicles per day. That average covers 65 non-highway road miles divided in 647 segments (average segment length 532 ft), together carrying 151,409 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.5% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (8.7%) runs 58% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 91% of counties in Illinois see shorter overall travel times than Edwards. Edwards's average driver income exceeds 11% of counties in Illinois. 73% of counties in Illinois have a younger driver population than Edwards.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 60% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 25% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Edwards County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Edwards

Illinois
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,895

8,480

-65.9%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

9.5%

10.2%

-6.8%

Truck % (Highway)

17.3%

Avg. Travel Time

38.3 min

34.1 min

+12.4%

How Edwards County compares

Edwards County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Edwards County moves 45.0% of the total daily travel; it has the second busiest roads of the five. The same kind of road, just less of it: traffic per road matches the areas around it while the network itself is smaller.

Edwards County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Illinois average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Edwards County2,8959.5%151,40938.3 min8.7%
Wabash County, Illinois2,7648.9%163,80033.1 min9.7%
Richland County, Illinois3,1488.3%326,42131.6 min11.3%
Wayne County, Illinois2,46218.0%570,36033.1 min7.8%
Lawrence County, Illinois2,48910.0%284,13531.6 min8.1%
Illinois average8,48010.2%N/A34.1 min20.6%

Edwards County ranked within Illinois

Edwards County sits in the top quarter of the Illinois field on average travel time, at #10 of 102.

Where Edwards County sits among Illinois'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.
MeasureEdwards CountyIllinois rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,895#54 of 102
Average travel time38.3 min#10 of 102
Average driver income$61,563#91 of 102
Average driver age50.8 yrs#28 of 102

Edwards County ranks #10 of 102 on average travel time but #91 of 102 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

IllinoisDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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