This page delivers traffic analytics for Hendricks County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hendricks County, Indiana among 517 road miles divided in 11,229 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 243 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.
6,884
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 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.
17.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$102,014
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,884 vehicles per day in Hendricks County, Indiana that results in 3,649,734 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion 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 32.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: At 6,884 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Hendricks carries 21% 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 3,649,734 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion per year), about 2.3% of Indiana's statewide total. Journey times run 3% lower than the state level, at 32.7 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 17.5% is 13% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 93% of counties in Indiana see less traffic than Hendricks's 6,884 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 32.7 minutes is longer than 24% 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.
16,183
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
24.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.7 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.
34.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$92,799
A significant volume of traffic in Hendricks County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 16,183 vehicles per day, 140% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,745 vehicles per day. That average covers 66 highway road miles divided in 165 segments (average segment length 2,103 ft), together carrying 1,057,651 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈386 million per year). 78% of counties in Indiana move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 24.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 24.4%, highway truck share is 25% higher than the state average, marking Hendricks as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 67% of counties in Indiana. 73% of counties in Indiana see fewer highway trucks per day than Hendricks's roughly 3,947.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,745
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
17.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$103,408
The non-highway road network in Hendricks County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,745 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 16,183 vehicles per day. That average covers 452 non-highway road miles divided in 11,064 segments (average segment length 216 ft), together carrying 2,592,083 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈946 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 80% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 17.3% is 14% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Hendricks's overall average travel time exceeds 24% of counties in Indiana. Trip origins here have higher average income than 98% of counties in Indiana. 9% of counties in Indiana have a younger driver population than Hendricks.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Hendricks County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hendricks
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,884
5,704
+20.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.6%
12.1%
-12.6%
Truck % (Highway)
24.4%
19.6%
+24.6%
Avg. Travel Time
32.7 min
33.5 min
-2.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,884 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Hendricks carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 73% of counties in Indiana, at roughly 3,947 per day.
Approximately 72% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hendricks 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.
Drivers on Hendricks roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $102,014 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 10.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 24.4% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 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)
