This page delivers traffic analytics for Logan County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Logan County, Illinois among 376 road miles divided in 2,615 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 759 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.
2,426
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.4 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.
9.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,546
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,426 vehicles per day in Logan County, Illinois that results in 1,416,640 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈517 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 37.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 2,426 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Logan carries 71% less traffic than the state average of 8,480 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,416,640 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈517 million per year), about 0.6% of Illinois's statewide total. Journey times run 10% higher than the state level, at 37.4 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 9.5% is 54% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 32% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Logan's 2,426 vehicles per day. On travel time, Logan runs longer than 90% of counties in Illinois.
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.
11,066
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
60.7 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.
20.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,924
A significant volume of traffic in Logan County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,066 vehicles per day, 447% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,025 vehicles per day. That average covers 88 highway road miles divided in 116 segments (average segment length 4,023 ft), together carrying 1,005,349 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈367 million per year). By highway travel volume, Logan outranks 75% of counties in Illinois. Trucks constitute 22.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (22.0%) is 27% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Logan serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Logan's highway truck share (22.0%) is higher than 60% of counties in Illinois. Logan's highway truck count is higher than 62% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 2,439 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,025
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.3 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.
9.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,358
The non-highway road network in Logan County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,025 vehicles per day, 82% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,066 vehicles per day. That average covers 288 non-highway road miles divided in 2,499 segments (average segment length 608 ft), together carrying 411,291 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈150 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 65% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (9.0%) runs 56% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 90% of counties in Illinois see shorter overall travel times than Logan. Logan's average driver income exceeds 64% of counties in Illinois. Logan's median driver age is higher than 15% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 2% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Logan County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Logan
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,426
8,480
-71.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.9%
10.2%
+75.8%
Truck % (Highway)
22.0%
17.3%
+27.2%
Avg. Travel Time
37.4 min
34.1 min
+9.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,426 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Logan skews older than 15% of counties in Illinois.
Trucks account for approximately 17.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.0% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
Approximately 64% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Logan County, Illinois. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Traffic volumes are typically 8% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,034 vehicles per day - a 16% 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)
