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Hamilton County, Illinois Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Hamilton County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hamilton County, Illinois among 75 road miles divided in 728 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 547 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,316

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.5%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

33.7 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.

6.8%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

50.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$70,157

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,316 vehicles per day in Hamilton County, Illinois that results in 151,296 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.2 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Illinois state averages: Hamilton's average daily traffic volume is 73% lower than the state average - 2,316 vehicles per day against 8,480 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 151,296 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.2 million per year), about 0.1% of Illinois's statewide total. At 33.7 minutes, the average travel time is 1% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 6.8% is 67% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Hamilton's 2,316 vehicles per day outpaces 28% of counties in Illinois. 50% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Hamilton's 33.7 minutes.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,316

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.5%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

33.7 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.

6.8%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

50.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$70,157

The non-highway road network in Hamilton County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,316 vehicles per day. That average covers 75 non-highway road miles divided in 728 segments (average segment length 547 ft), together carrying 151,296 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.5% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (6.8%) runs 67% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 50% of counties in Illinois see shorter overall travel times than Hamilton. Trip origins here have higher average income than 44% of counties in Illinois. 74% of counties in Illinois have a younger driver population than Hamilton.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Hamilton County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Hamilton

Illinois
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,316

8,480

-72.7%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

8.5%

10.2%

-16.4%

Truck % (Highway)

17.3%

Avg. Travel Time

33.7 min

34.1 min

-1.2%

How Hamilton County compares

Hamilton County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Hamilton County moves 26.5% of the total daily travel; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five.

Hamilton County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Illinois average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Hamilton County2,3168.5%151,29633.7 min6.8%
Saline County, Illinois3,2257.6%503,00033.6 min8.4%
White County, Illinois2,78915.9%472,17236.7 min8.1%
Franklin County, Illinois3,54616.2%1,158,25633.3 min10.5%
Gallatin County, Illinois1,58911.4%151,65839.1 min5.1%
Illinois average8,48010.2%N/A34.1 min20.6%

Hamilton County ranked within Illinois

Where Hamilton 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.
MeasureHamilton CountyIllinois rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,316#74 of 102
Average travel time33.7 min#52 of 102
Average driver income$70,157#58 of 102
Average driver age50.8 yrs#27 of 102

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

IllinoisDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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