This page delivers traffic analytics for Jay County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jay County, Indiana among 156 road miles divided in 1,775 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 464 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.
2,626
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.
37.5 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.
7.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,704
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,626 vehicles per day in Jay County, Indiana that results in 338,553 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈124 million 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 37.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: Jay sees 54% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,626 vehicles per day against 5,704), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Jay accounts for about 0.2% of Indiana's statewide total, at 338,553 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈124 million per year). The average trip takes 37.5 minutes, 12% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 52% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Jay carries more traffic than 21% of counties in Indiana. On travel time, Jay runs longer than 89% 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.
5,649
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.5 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.
13.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,058
A significant volume of traffic in Jay County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,649 vehicles per day, 324% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,332 vehicles per day. That average covers 42 highway road miles divided in 532 segments (average segment length 412 ft), together carrying 196,492 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈71.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.5%) is 41% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Jay serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Jay's highway truck share (11.5%) is higher than 9% of counties in Indiana. By raw truck volume, Jay carries more highway trucks than 6% 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.
1,332
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.4 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.
4.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,930
The non-highway road network in Jay County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,332 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,649 vehicles per day. That average covers 115 non-highway road miles divided in 1,243 segments (average segment length 487 ft), together carrying 142,061 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈51.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 19% fewer trucks by share. At 68% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.9% signals easier movement on local roads. 89% of counties in Indiana see shorter overall travel times than Jay. 1% of counties in Indiana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Jay. Jay's median driver age is higher than 64% of counties in Indiana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Jay County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Jay
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,626
5,704
-54.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.6%
12.1%
-12.7%
Truck % (Highway)
11.5%
19.6%
-41.4%
Avg. Travel Time
37.5 min
33.5 min
+11.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,626 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Jay carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 6% of counties in Indiana, at roughly 648 per day.
Drivers on Jay roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,704 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 12% of highway traffic and 17% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Jay County, Indiana.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 59% 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)
