This page delivers traffic analytics for Marshall County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Marshall County, Indiana among 351 road miles divided in 5,038 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 368 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.
3,500
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.1 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.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,616
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,500 vehicles per day in Marshall County, Indiana that results in 1,407,085 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈514 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: Marshall sees 39% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,500 vehicles per day against 5,704), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,407,085 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈514 million per year), roughly 0.9% of Indiana's statewide total. At 34.1 minutes, the average travel time is 2% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 31% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Marshall's 3,500 vehicles per day outpaces 46% of counties in Indiana. On travel time, Marshall runs longer than 49% 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.
8,375
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
59.0 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.
18.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,230
A significant volume of traffic in Marshall County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,375 vehicles per day, 156% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,271 vehicles per day. That average covers 92 highway road miles divided in 226 segments (average segment length 2,154 ft), together carrying 781,741 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈285 million per year). By highway travel volume, Marshall outranks 62% of counties in Indiana. Trucks constitute 20.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (20.2%) is 3% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Marshall serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Marshall's highway truck share (20.2%) is higher than 51% of counties in Indiana. Marshall's highway truck count is higher than 35% of counties in Indiana, at roughly 1,696 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,271
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
10.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,725
The non-highway road network in Marshall County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,271 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,375 vehicles per day. That average covers 259 non-highway road miles divided in 4,812 segments (average segment length 284 ft), together carrying 625,344 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈228 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 63% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.3% is 32% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 49% of counties in Indiana see shorter overall travel times than Marshall. 42% of counties in Indiana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Marshall. 52% of counties in Indiana have a younger driver population than Marshall.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Marshall County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Marshall
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,500
5,704
-38.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.6%
12.1%
+20.8%
Truck % (Highway)
20.2%
19.6%
+3.4%
Avg. Travel Time
34.1 min
33.5 min
+1.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,500 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Marshall carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 35% of counties in Indiana, at roughly 1,696 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 14.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 20.2% on highways.
Drivers on Marshall roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,616 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
