This page delivers traffic analytics for Fayette County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Fayette County, Illinois among 267 road miles divided in 2,047 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 689 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.
2,633
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
24.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
8.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,708
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,633 vehicles per day in Fayette County, Illinois that results in 1,175,890 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈429 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 33.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Fayette sees 69% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,633 vehicles per day against 8,480), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,175,890 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈429 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Illinois's statewide total. At 33.9 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Congestion runs 61% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 40% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Fayette's 2,633 vehicles per day. On travel time, Fayette runs longer than 56% 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.
9,159
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
31.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
53.8 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.
18.8%
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.
$67,886
A significant volume of traffic in Fayette County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,159 vehicles per day, 296% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,315 vehicles per day. That average covers 77 highway road miles divided in 95 segments (average segment length 4,291 ft), together carrying 839,251 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈306 million per year). 73% of counties in Illinois move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 31.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 79% higher than the state average, at 31.1% - positioning Fayette as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Fayette's highway truck share (31.1%) is higher than 90% of counties in Illinois. By raw truck volume, Fayette carries more highway trucks than 81% 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.
2,315
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
7.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,057
The non-highway road network in Fayette County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,315 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,159 vehicles per day. That average covers 190 non-highway road miles divided in 1,952 segments (average segment length 513 ft), together carrying 336,639 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈123 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 73% fewer trucks by share. At 64% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.4% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 56% of counties in Illinois. Trip origins here have higher average income than 20% of counties in Illinois. Fayette's median driver age is higher than 36% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 59% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -18% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Fayette County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Fayette
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,633
8,480
-69.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
24.5%
10.2%
+141.1%
Truck % (Highway)
31.1%
17.3%
+79.3%
Avg. Travel Time
33.9 min
34.1 min
-0.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,633 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Fayette carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 81% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 2,846 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 24.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 31.1% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 8% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,148 vehicles per day - a 18% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 55% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Fayette 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 33.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Fayette roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,708 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 59% 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)
