This page delivers traffic analytics for Fulton County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Fulton County, Illinois among 337 road miles divided in 3,330 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 535 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.
2,313
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
7.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,424
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,313 vehicles per day in Fulton County, Illinois that results in 596,755 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈218 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Fulton's average daily traffic volume is 73% lower than the state average - 2,313 vehicles per day against 8,480 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Fulton accounts for about 0.3% of Illinois's statewide total, at 596,755 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈218 million per year). Journey times here (34.2 minutes on average) closely track the state level. At 63% lower than the state level, the 7.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Fulton carries more traffic than 27% of counties in Illinois. Its average travel time of 34.2 minutes is longer than 64% 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.
8,150
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.4 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.
19.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,531
A significant volume of traffic in Fulton County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,150 vehicles per day, 260% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,264 vehicles per day. That average covers 3 highway road miles divided in 28 segments (average segment length 496 ft), together carrying 21,943 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈8.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 39% lower than the state average, at 10.6% - positioning Fulton as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Fulton's highway truck share (10.6%) is higher than 6% of counties in Illinois. 26% of counties in Illinois see fewer highway trucks per day than Fulton's roughly 863.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,264
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
7.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,394
The non-highway road network in Fulton County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,264 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,150 vehicles per day. That average covers 335 non-highway road miles divided in 3,302 segments (average segment length 535 ft), together carrying 574,812 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈210 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 27% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.6% is 63% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 64% of counties in Illinois. Fulton's average driver income exceeds 18% of counties in Illinois. The driver population here skews older than 70% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 76% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -13% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Fulton County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Fulton
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,313
8,480
-72.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.8%
10.2%
-23.2%
Truck % (Highway)
10.6%
17.3%
-38.9%
Avg. Travel Time
34.2 min
34.1 min
+0.4%
How Fulton County compares
Fulton County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Fulton County moves 41.1% of the total daily travel and carries 31.1% less traffic on a typical road; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.
Fulton County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Illinois average for scale.
Fulton County sits in the bottom quarter of the Illinois field on highway travel volume, at #81 of 82.
Where Fulton 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.
Measure
Fulton County
Illinois rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,313
#75 of 102
Highway vehicle-miles per day
21,943
#81 of 82
Truck share on highways
10.6%
#77 of 82
Highway trucks per day
863
#61 of 82
Average travel time
34.2 min
#37 of 102
Average driver income
$63,424
#84 of 102
Average driver age
50.5 yrs
#31 of 102
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #31 of 102 on average driver age, against #81 of 82 on highway travel volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,313 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Fulton carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 26% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 863 per day.
Drivers on Fulton roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,424 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 5% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,015 vehicles per day - a 13% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 76% above the daily average.
Approximately 19% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Fulton 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)
