This page delivers traffic analytics for Gallatin County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Gallatin County, Illinois among 84 road miles divided in 780 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 572 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.
1,589
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.1 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.
5.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,883
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,589 vehicles per day in Gallatin County, Illinois that results in 151,658 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.4 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 39.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Gallatin's average daily traffic volume is 81% lower than the state average - 1,589 vehicles per day against 8,480 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Gallatin accounts for about 0.1% of Illinois's statewide total, at 151,658 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.4 million per year). The average trip takes 39.1 minutes, 15% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 5.1% is 75% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Gallatin's 1,589 vehicles per day outpaces 8% of counties in Illinois. 96% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Gallatin's 39.1 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.
3,287
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.4 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.
8.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,985
A significant volume of traffic in Gallatin County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,287 vehicles per day, 174% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,198 vehicles per day. That average covers 15 highway road miles divided in 146 segments (average segment length 533 ft), together carrying 50,290 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈18.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 14% lower than the state average, at 15.0% - positioning Gallatin as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Gallatin's highway truck share (15.0%) is higher than 31% of counties in Illinois. 9% of counties in Illinois see fewer highway trucks per day than Gallatin's roughly 492.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,198
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.8 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.
4.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,968
The non-highway road network in Gallatin County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,198 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,287 vehicles per day. That average covers 70 non-highway road miles divided in 634 segments (average segment length 581 ft), together carrying 101,368 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈37.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 36% lower than the highway network. At 79% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.4% signals easier movement on local roads. 96% of counties in Illinois see shorter overall travel times than Gallatin. Trip origins here have higher average income than 5% of counties in Illinois. The driver population here skews older than 94% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Gallatin County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Gallatin
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,589
8,480
-81.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.4%
10.2%
+11.9%
Truck % (Highway)
15.0%
17.3%
-13.7%
Avg. Travel Time
39.1 min
34.1 min
+14.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,589 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Gallatin carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 9% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 492 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 11.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.0% on highways.
Drivers on Gallatin roads have a median age of 53 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $58,883 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 75% of highway traffic and 19% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Gallatin 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 77% 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)
