This page delivers traffic analytics for Jersey County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Jersey County, Illinois among 142 road miles divided in 2,043 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 367 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.
3,778
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.
31.4 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.
10.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,631
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,778 vehicles per day in Jersey County, Illinois that results in 403,938 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈147 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Jersey sees 55% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,778 vehicles per day against 8,480), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Jersey accounts for about 0.2% of Illinois's statewide total, at 403,938 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈147 million per year). The average trip takes 31.4 minutes, 8% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 10.7% is 48% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 69% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Jersey's 3,778 vehicles per day. 13% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Jersey's 31.4 minutes.
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.
10,218
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
24.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,519
A significant volume of traffic in Jersey County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,218 vehicles per day, 289% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,626 vehicles per day. That average covers 19 highway road miles divided in 310 segments (average segment length 331 ft), together carrying 132,590 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.1%, highway truck share is 36% lower than the state average, marking Jersey as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Jersey's highway truck share (11.1%) is higher than 10% of counties in Illinois. 22% of counties in Illinois see fewer highway trucks per day than Jersey's roughly 1,131.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
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.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
8.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,707
The non-highway road network in Jersey County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,626 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,218 vehicles per day. That average covers 123 non-highway road miles divided in 1,733 segments (average segment length 374 ft), together carrying 271,349 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈99.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 23% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (8.3%) runs 60% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 13% of counties in Illinois see shorter overall travel times than Jersey. 75% of counties in Illinois see lower average driver income among trip origins than Jersey. Jersey's median driver age is higher than 78% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 72% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 47% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +14% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -23% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Jersey County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +14% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Jersey
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,778
8,480
-55.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.3%
10.2%
-8.3%
Truck % (Highway)
11.1%
17.3%
-36.1%
Avg. Travel Time
31.4 min
34.1 min
-8.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,778 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Jersey skews older than 78% of counties in Illinois.
Drivers on Jersey roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $80,631 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 20% of highway traffic and 23% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Jersey County, Illinois.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 9.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.1% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 14% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,901 vehicles per day - a 23% 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)
