This page delivers traffic analytics for Massac County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Massac County, Illinois among 132 road miles divided in 1,300 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 538 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.
3,447
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
9.8%
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.
$64,832
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,447 vehicles per day in Massac County, Illinois that results in 542,845 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈198 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 3,447 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Massac carries 59% less traffic than the state average of 8,480 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Massac accounts for about 0.2% of Illinois's statewide total, at 542,845 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈198 million per year). The average trip takes 31.6 minutes, 7% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 52% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 64% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Massac's 3,447 vehicles per day. 17% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Massac's 31.6 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.
9,777
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
28.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.7 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.
22.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,142
A significant volume of traffic in Massac County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,777 vehicles per day, 211% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,146 vehicles per day. That average covers 36 highway road miles divided in 59 segments (average segment length 3,225 ft), together carrying 327,046 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈119 million per year). Trucks constitute 28.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (28.1%) is 62% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Massac serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 85% of counties in Illinois. 65% of counties in Illinois see fewer highway trucks per day than Massac's roughly 2,742.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,146
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.7 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.
9.2%
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.
$64,051
The non-highway road network in Massac County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,146 vehicles per day, 68% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,777 vehicles per day. That average covers 96 non-highway road miles divided in 1,241 segments (average segment length 410 ft), together carrying 215,799 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈78.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 75% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (9.2%) runs 55% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Massac's overall average travel time exceeds 17% of counties in Illinois. Massac's average driver income exceeds 24% of counties in Illinois. Massac's median driver age is higher than 77% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Massac County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Massac
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,447
8,480
-59.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
19.7%
10.2%
+93.2%
Truck % (Highway)
28.1%
17.3%
+61.9%
Avg. Travel Time
31.6 min
34.1 min
-7.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,447 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Massac's average travel time of 31.6 minutes is longer than 17% of counties in Illinois.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 70% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 19.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 28.1% on highways.
Approximately 62% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Massac 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)
