This page delivers traffic analytics for Madison County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Madison County, Indiana among 532 road miles divided in 11,060 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 254 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.
4,767
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.7 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.
12.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,450
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,767 vehicles per day in Madison County, Indiana that results in 2,834,760 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion 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 33.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: Madison's average daily traffic volume is 16% lower than the state average - 4,767 vehicles per day against 5,704 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,834,760 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year), roughly 1.8% of Indiana's statewide total. Journey times here (33.7 minutes on average) closely track the state level. Congestion runs 17% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 12.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 68% of counties in Indiana see less traffic than Madison's 4,767 vehicles per day. 38% of counties in Indiana have a shorter average travel time than Madison's 33.7 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.
22,949
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.2 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.
47.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,767
A significant volume of traffic in Madison County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 22,949 vehicles per day, 394% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,646 vehicles per day. That average covers 40 highway road miles divided in 73 segments (average segment length 2,885 ft), together carrying 999,427 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈365 million per year). 76% of counties in Indiana move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 16.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (16.6%) is 15% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Madison serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 32% of counties in Indiana. 78% of counties in Indiana see fewer highway trucks per day than Madison's roughly 3,812.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,646
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
12.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,079
The non-highway road network in Madison County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,646 vehicles per day, 80% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 22,949 vehicles per day. That average covers 492 non-highway road miles divided in 10,987 segments (average segment length 236 ft), together carrying 1,835,332 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈670 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 69% fewer trucks by share. At 16% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 12.7% signals easier movement on local roads. 38% of counties in Indiana see shorter overall travel times than Madison. Madison's average driver income exceeds 40% of counties in Indiana. The driver population here skews older than 41% of counties in Indiana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 72% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Madison County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Madison
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,767
5,704
-16.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.2%
12.1%
-23.7%
Truck % (Highway)
16.6%
19.6%
-15.2%
Avg. Travel Time
33.7 min
33.5 min
+0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,767 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Madison's highway truck share of 16.6% is higher than 32% of counties in Indiana.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 56% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Madison 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
Drivers on Madison roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,450 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 16.6% on highways.
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)
