This page delivers traffic analytics for Ford County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ford County, Illinois among 212 road miles divided in 1,531 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 730 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.
2,201
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.8%
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.
7.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,324
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,201 vehicles per day in Ford County, Illinois that results in 532,718 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈194 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 35.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 2,201 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Ford carries 74% 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 532,718 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈194 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Illinois's statewide total. Journey times run 4% higher than the state level, at 35.4 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 7.6% is 63% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Ford carries more traffic than 21% of counties in Illinois. 76% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Ford's 35.4 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.
9,146
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
26.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
62.9 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.
19.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
38.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,964
A significant volume of traffic in Ford County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,146 vehicles per day, 331% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,123 vehicles per day. That average covers 26 highway road miles divided in 17 segments (average segment length 7,960 ft), together carrying 265,049 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈96.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 26.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 56% higher than the state average, at 26.9% - positioning Ford as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 80% of counties in Illinois see a lower highway truck share than Ford's 26.9%. 69% of counties in Illinois see fewer highway trucks per day than Ford's roughly 2,465.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,123
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.0 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.
7.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,059
The non-highway road network in Ford County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,123 vehicles per day, 77% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,146 vehicles per day. That average covers 186 non-highway road miles divided in 1,514 segments (average segment length 649 ft), together carrying 267,669 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈97.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 68% lower than on highways. At 64% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.5% signals easier movement on local roads. Ford's overall average travel time exceeds 76% of counties in Illinois. Ford's average driver income exceeds 41% of counties in Illinois. 10% of counties in Illinois have a younger driver population than Ford.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Ford County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ford
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,201
8,480
-74.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.8%
10.2%
+74.4%
Truck % (Highway)
26.9%
17.3%
+55.5%
Avg. Travel Time
35.4 min
34.1 min
+3.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,201 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Ford's average travel time of 35.4 minutes is longer than 76% of counties in Illinois.
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 73% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 17.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 26.9% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 68% of highway traffic and 23% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Ford 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)
