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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day5,704 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 12.1% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 33.5 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 15.6% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 45.5 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $81,545 |
The average monitored road in Indiana carries 5,704 vehicles per day. Across its 27,660 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 160,011,156 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈58.4 billion per year). Trucks are 12.1% of traffic, more than the 9.3% across the US.
At 5,704 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Indiana carries 18% less traffic than the national average of 6,986, suggesting less demand on each road - a factor worth weighing in site selection and logistics planning. Network-wide, Indiana accounts for about 2.1% of the national total of vehicle-miles. By volume, Indiana's 5,704 vehicles per day trails 58% of states nationwide.
At 33.5 minutes, the average travel time matches the national level closely. Its average travel time of 33.5 minutes is longer than 58% of states nationwide.
The congestion ratio of 15.6% is 17% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the national level - relevant for traffic control and delivery planning.
| Traffic | vehicles per day14,030 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 19.6% |
| Average travel time | 45.3 min |
| Congestion ratio | 34.9% |
| Drivers’ average age | 46.2 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $83,278 |
Travel in Indiana splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (45% of vehicle-miles) on highways. The average highway carries 14,030 vehicles per day, 160% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,390 vehicles per day.
With 18% of the road miles (5,056 miles in 18,693 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 72,023,702 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈26.3 billion per year).
That is more highway travel volume than 60% of states nationwide.
Highway truck concentration here runs 50% higher than the national average, at 19.6%. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
By truck concentration, highways here outrank 96% of states nationwide. By raw truck volume, Indiana carries more highway trucks than 98% of states nationwide.
| Traffic | vehicles per day5,390 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 6.0% |
| Average travel time | 33.1 min |
| Congestion ratio | 15.1% |
| Drivers’ average age | 45.4 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $80,793 |
Travel in Indiana splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (55% of vehicle-miles) on local roads. The average non-highway road carries 5,390 vehicles per day.
Spread over 22,604 miles and 496,895 segments, 82% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 87,987,455 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈32.1 billion per year). Trucks make up 6.0% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 17 vehicles.
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 69% fewer trucks by share.
Non-highway congestion (15.1%) runs 17% lower than the national average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow.
Trip origins here have lower average income than 66% of states nationwide. The driver population here skews younger than 60% of states nationwide.
Of the four measures, highway truck share differs most: Indiana runs 50% above the United States average. Its truck share is also 29% above.
| Metric | Indiana | United States average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 5,704 | 6,986 | -18.4% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 12.1% | 9.3% | +29.4% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 19.6% | 13.1% | +49.8% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 33.5 min | 33.3 min | +0.7% |
Nothing in this table sets Indiana sharply apart from the 4 states nearest to it, though it has the fourth busiest roads of the five.
| State | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 5,704 | 12.1% | 160,011,156 | 33.5 min | 15.6% |
| Illinois | 8,480 | 10.2% | 237,902,162 | 34.1 min | 20.6% |
| Kentucky | 4,696 | 12.1% | 118,801,454 | 31.7 min | 14.7% |
| Ohio | 5,773 | 9.9% | 259,844,384 | 32.9 min | 16.5% |
| Michigan | 7,697 | 7.7% | 219,725,819 | 33.6 min | 18.5% |
| United States average | 6,986 | 9.3% | N/A | 33.3 min | 18.9% |
Indiana's three busiest counties account for 25.8% of all the vehicle-miles measured in the state.
| County | Daily vehicle-miles | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Road miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Marion County | 22,849,587 | 10,267 | 8.2% | 1,541 |
| 2. Lake County | 10,261,244 | 9,031 | 10.7% | 897 |
| 3. Allen County | 8,201,233 | 6,399 | 9.0% | 1,207 |
Indiana's five most truck-intensive counties account for just 9.0% of the truck vehicle-miles driven in the state. Truck share says where trucks dominate the mix; it does not say where the freight is.
| County | Truck share | Truck share on highways | Average daily traffic | Daily vehicle-miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jasper County | 26.5% | 33.1% | 4,337 | 1,696,134 |
| 2. LaGrange County | 25.8% | 42.1% | 2,871 | 1,461,502 |
| 3. Henry County | 22.7% | 35.7% | 3,707 | 1,476,367 |
| 4. Wayne County | 21.9% | 31.4% | 5,581 | 1,543,074 |
| 5. White County | 21.2% | 31.8% | 3,622 | 1,103,455 |
Asking the same question of truck vehicle-miles gives a different answer - Marion County, Lake County, LaPorte County, Allen County and Elkhart County, together 26.6% of all truck travel in Indiana.
On their busiest stretches, the top three roads on this list in Indiana carry 136,656 vehicles a day on average, 24.0 times the typical road in the state (5,704).
Borman Expressway in Lake County tops the list with 148,977 vehicles a day, 19,787 of them trucks (13.3%). It tops the truck ranking too, with the most trucks on the list.
I 65 in Newton County carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 74.5 minutes against 33.5 state-wide.
Trucks make up 36.3% of traffic on I 70 in Henry County and 33.5% on I 65 in Newton County, against 12.1% across all roads in the state.
Drivers on I 465 in Boone County come from neighborhoods with an average household income of $113,780, 40% above the state average of $81,545.
Only named roads are listed. Some unnamed segments, such as ramps or unlabeled carriageways, may carry as much traffic as the roads shown.
Borman Expressway is a trunk route for the state, carrying 26.1 times the state average on its busiest stretch; trucks are 13.3% of it, above the state-wide 12.1%.
I 465 carries 23.9 times the state average at its busiest, 13,938 of them trucks (10.2%, below the state-wide 12.1%).
I 69 carries 21.9 times the state average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 39.0 minutes.
At 19.8 times the state average, I 74 draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $85,945 in household income.
A main artery: I 465's busiest stretch carries 19.4 times the state average; trucks are 8.6% of it, below the state-wide 12.1%.
I 69 is a trunk route for the state, carrying 19.4 times the state average on its busiest stretch; trucks are 9.6% of it, below the state-wide 12.1%.
I 70 carries 17.0 times the state average at its busiest, 12,275 of them trucks (12.6%, in line with the state-wide 12.1%).
Travel on I 65's busiest stretch runs 91% over free-flow time, against 16% across the state, so expect slower peak hours.
I 465 is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 98% longer than at free-flow speed, against 16% state-wide.
I 64 carries 11.3 times the state average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 32.3 minutes.
Only named roads are listed. Some unnamed segments, such as ramps or unlabeled carriageways, may carry as much traffic as the roads shown.
Trucks make up 28.5% of I 94's traffic, against 12.1% across the state, so freight weighs heavily here.
At 11.3 times the state average, I 65 draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $88,603 in household income.
A main artery: I 70's busiest stretch carries 10.2 times the state average; trucks are 25.2% of it, above the state-wide 12.1%.
I 70 leans on freight: 14,218 trucks a day, 32.3% of its traffic against 12.1% state-wide.
Drivers on I 94 are on long journeys, a median 63.0 minutes against 33.5 state-wide: a through route more than a local street.
I 70 carries through traffic: the median trip using it lasts 61.1 minutes, against 33.5 for the state.
I 65 is a trunk route for the state, carrying 6.8 times the state average on its busiest stretch; trucks are 33.5% of it, above the state-wide 12.1%.
The average monitored road in Indiana carries 5,704 vehicles per day, 18% less than the national average of 6,986.
Indiana's highway truck share of 19.6% is higher than 96% of states nationwide.
Trucks make up about 12.1% of all traffic in Indiana, rising to 19.6% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 71% above the daily average.
Drivers on Indiana roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $81,545, 11% below the national average.
Traffic in Indiana peaks in June–August, when volumes run 4% above the annual average. January is the quietest month, averaging 5,025 vehicles per day, 12% below the annual average.
About 148,977 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 19,787 trucks (13.3%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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