This page delivers traffic analytics for Hamilton County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hamilton County, Indiana among 842 road miles divided in 19,159 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 232 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.
7,392
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.9 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.
20.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$120,373
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,392 vehicles per day in Hamilton County, Indiana that results in 7,300,635 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.7 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 17 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: At 7,392 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Hamilton carries 30% more traffic than the state average of 5,704 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 7,300,635 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.7 billion per year), about 4.6% of Indiana's statewide total. The average trip takes 29.9 minutes, 11% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 33% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 20.8% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 97% of counties in Indiana see less traffic than Hamilton's 7,392 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 29.9 minutes is longer than 7% 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.
26,892
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.2 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.
47.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$107,668
A significant volume of traffic in Hamilton County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 26,892 vehicles per day, 287% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,952 vehicles per day. That average covers 104 highway road miles divided in 423 segments (average segment length 1,301 ft), together carrying 2,997,032 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). That puts Hamilton among the top 3 counties in Indiana for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 9.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 53% lower than the state average, at 9.2% - positioning Hamilton as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 1% of counties in Indiana. By raw truck volume, Hamilton carries more highway trucks than 56% of counties in Indiana.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,952
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
3.8%
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.
20.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$125,841
The non-highway road network in Hamilton County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,952 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 26,892 vehicles per day. That average covers 738 non-highway road miles divided in 18,736 segments (average segment length 208 ft), together carrying 4,303,603 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 billion per year). Trucks constitute 3.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 58% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 20.2% is 33% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 7% of counties in Indiana. Trips here originate from the highest average driver income in Indiana, at $120,373. The driver population here skews older than 7% of counties in Indiana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 83% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Hamilton County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hamilton
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,392
5,704
+29.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.0%
12.1%
-50.3%
Truck % (Highway)
9.2%
19.6%
-53.2%
Avg. Travel Time
29.9 min
33.5 min
-10.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,392 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Hamilton has the highest average driver income of any county in Indiana, at $120,373.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 6.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.2% on highways.
Approximately 33% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hamilton 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 6,179 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual 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)
