This page delivers traffic analytics for Hancock County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hancock County, Indiana among 365 road miles divided in 7,878 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 244 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.
5,178
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
12.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$93,372
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,178 vehicles per day in Hancock County, Indiana that results in 2,267,573 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈828 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: At 5,178 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Hancock carries 9% less traffic than the state average of 5,704 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,267,573 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈828 million per year), roughly 1.4% of Indiana's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.1 minutes, 4% lower than the state level. At 23% lower than the state level, the 12.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Hancock carries more traffic than 77% of counties in Indiana. On travel time, Hancock runs longer than 19% 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.
20,156
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
32.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
51.0 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.
44.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,361
A significant volume of traffic in Hancock County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 20,156 vehicles per day, 298% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,065 vehicles per day. That average covers 41 highway road miles divided in 59 segments (average segment length 3,641 ft), together carrying 895,403 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈327 million per year). By highway travel volume, Hancock outranks 69% of counties in Indiana. Trucks constitute 32.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 32.3%, highway truck share is 65% higher than the state average, marking Hancock as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Hancock's highway truck share (32.3%) is higher than 95% of counties in Indiana. By raw volume, Hancock carries the highest number of highway trucks in Indiana - roughly 7,112 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,065
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.0 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.
11.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$95,096
The non-highway road network in Hancock County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,065 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 20,156 vehicles per day. That average covers 324 non-highway road miles divided in 7,819 segments (average segment length 219 ft), together carrying 1,372,170 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈501 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 84% lower than the highway network. At 22% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 11.8% signals easier movement on local roads. 19% of counties in Indiana see shorter overall travel times than Hancock. 97% of counties in Indiana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Hancock. Hancock's median driver age is higher than 21% of counties in Indiana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 85% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 25% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Hancock 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
Hancock
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,178
5,704
-9.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.9%
12.1%
+31.2%
Truck % (Highway)
32.3%
19.6%
+65.0%
Avg. Travel Time
32.1 min
33.5 min
-4.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,178 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Hancock carries the highest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Indiana, at roughly 7,112 trucks per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 85% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,585 vehicles per day - a 11% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 55% of highway traffic and 15% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hancock 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 15.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 32.3% on highways.
Drivers on Hancock roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $93,372 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
