This page delivers traffic analytics for Marshall County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Marshall County, Illinois among 195 road miles divided in 1,346 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 767 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.
1,931
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.7 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.
6.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,817
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,931 vehicles per day in Marshall County, Illinois that results in 479,108 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈175 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 38.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 1,931 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Marshall carries 77% 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 479,108 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈175 million per year), about 0.2% of Illinois's statewide total. Journey times run 14% higher than the state level, at 38.7 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 6.6% is 68% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 14% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Marshall's 1,931 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 38.7 minutes is longer than 94% 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.
7,753
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
26.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
62.9 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.
18.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,578
A significant volume of traffic in Marshall County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,753 vehicles per day, 331% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,799 vehicles per day. That average covers 28 highway road miles divided in 30 segments (average segment length 4,933 ft), together carrying 237,516 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈86.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 26.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 51% higher than the state average, at 26.2% - positioning Marshall as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Marshall's highway truck share (26.2%) is higher than 75% of counties in Illinois. 52% of counties in Illinois see fewer highway trucks per day than Marshall's roughly 2,028.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,799
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.
38.2 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.
6.3%
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.
$75,267
The non-highway road network in Marshall County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,799 vehicles per day, 77% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,753 vehicles per day. That average covers 167 non-highway road miles divided in 1,316 segments (average segment length 672 ft), together carrying 241,591 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈88.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 68% lower than on highways. At 69% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.3% signals easier movement on local roads. 94% of counties in Illinois see shorter overall travel times than Marshall. 65% of counties in Illinois see lower average driver income among trip origins than Marshall. 59% of counties in Illinois have a younger driver population than Marshall.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Marshall County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Marshall
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,931
8,480
-77.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.2%
10.2%
+69.4%
Truck % (Highway)
26.2%
17.3%
+51.0%
Avg. Travel Time
38.7 min
34.1 min
+13.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,931 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Marshall have higher average income than 65% of counties in Illinois.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 82% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 17.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 26.2% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 38.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Marshall roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $76,817 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 86% of highway traffic and 21% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Marshall 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.
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)
