This page delivers traffic analytics for Gibson County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Gibson County, Indiana among 239 road miles divided in 3,137 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 402 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.
3,799
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.7 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.
10.4%
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.
$78,457
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,799 vehicles per day in Gibson County, Indiana that results in 1,189,657 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈434 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: Gibson sees 33% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,799 vehicles per day against 5,704), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,189,657 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈434 million per year), roughly 0.7% of Indiana's statewide total. At 30.7 minutes, the average travel time is 8% lower than the state level. At 33% lower than the state level, the 10.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 55% of counties in Indiana see less traffic than Gibson's 3,799 vehicles per day. On travel time, Gibson runs longer than 9% of counties in Indiana.
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.
8,683
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.8 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.
21.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,454
A significant volume of traffic in Gibson County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,683 vehicles per day, 161% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,331 vehicles per day. That average covers 98 highway road miles divided in 274 segments (average segment length 1,887 ft), together carrying 763,894 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈279 million per year). By highway travel volume, Gibson outranks 59% of counties in Indiana. Trucks constitute 17.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 17.4%, highway truck share is 11% lower than the state average, marking Gibson as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Gibson's highway truck share (17.4%) is higher than 38% of counties in Indiana. 27% of counties in Indiana see fewer highway trucks per day than Gibson's roughly 1,513.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,331
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.
29.8 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.
9.3%
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.
$74,258
The non-highway road network in Gibson County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,331 vehicles per day, 62% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,683 vehicles per day. That average covers 141 non-highway road miles divided in 2,863 segments (average segment length 260 ft), together carrying 425,763 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈155 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 52% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (9.3%) runs 38% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 9% of counties in Indiana. 73% of counties in Indiana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Gibson. 53% of counties in Indiana have a younger driver population than Gibson.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Gibson County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Gibson
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,799
5,704
-33.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.2%
12.1%
+17.1%
Truck % (Highway)
17.4%
19.6%
-11.0%
Avg. Travel Time
30.7 min
33.5 min
-8.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,799 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Gibson carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 27% of counties in Indiana, at roughly 1,513 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Gibson roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $78,457 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 42% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Gibson County, Indiana. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 14.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 17.4% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 81% 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)
