
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Fulton County, Indiana
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day2,844 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 12.6% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 32.2 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 8.5% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 49.7 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $65,816 |
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A typical monitored road in Fulton County, Indiana sees 2,844 vehicles per day, while its 169 miles of monitored roads together handle 492,197 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈180 million per year). About 1 in 8 vehicles is a truck, in line with Indiana (12.1%).
Shorter trips than 80% of counties in Indiana
Fulton sees 50% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,844 vehicles per day against 5,704), suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. Network-wide, Fulton accounts for about 0.3% of Indiana's statewide total of vehicle-miles. Fulton carries less traffic than 73% of counties in Indiana.
At 32.2 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Its average travel time of 32.2 minutes is shorter than 80% of counties in Indiana.
At 45% lower than the state level, the 8.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Fulton County, Indiana
| Traffic | vehicles per day7,360 |
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| Trucks | 18.1% |
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| Average travel time | 73.7 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 16.8% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 48.4 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $68,992 |
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Highways carry a significant share of travel in Fulton County, Indiana: 44% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 7,360 vehicles per day, 167% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,752 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 17% of the monitored road miles (28 miles, 51 segments), so they carry more than their share: 218,778 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈79.9 million per year).
Fewer highway trucks than 72% of counties in Indiana
At 18.1%, highway truck share is 8% lower than the state average. The highway traffic mix is typical for Indiana: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
By truck concentration, highways here trail 60% of counties in Indiana. By raw truck volume, Fulton carries fewer highway trucks than 72% of counties in Indiana.

Non-highway Traffic in Fulton County, Indiana
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,752 |
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| Trucks | 8.2% |
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| Average travel time | 31.4 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 8.3% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 50.0 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $65,074 |
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A little more than half of the driving in Fulton County, Indiana happens on local roads: 56% of all vehicle-miles. A typical local road sees 2,752 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 83% of the monitored road miles (141 miles in 2,510 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 273,419 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈99.8 million per year). About 1 in 12 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (8.2%).
Older drivers than 88% of counties in Indiana
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 55% lower than the highway network.
At 45% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.3% signals easier movement on local roads.
Trip origins here have lower average income than 81% of counties in Indiana. Fulton's median driver age is higher than 88% of counties in Indiana.