This page delivers traffic analytics for Monroe County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Monroe County, Illinois among 124 road miles divided in 2,053 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 319 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.
4,877
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.
29.5 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.
13.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$97,159
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,877 vehicles per day in Monroe County, Illinois that results in 733,965 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈268 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Monroe's average daily traffic volume is 42% lower than the state average - 4,877 vehicles per day against 8,480 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Monroe accounts for about 0.3% of Illinois's statewide total, at 733,965 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈268 million per year). The average trip takes 29.5 minutes, 14% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 37% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 13.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Monroe's 4,877 vehicles per day outpaces 77% of counties in Illinois. 1% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Monroe's 29.5 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.
12,654
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
26.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$96,439
A significant volume of traffic in Monroe County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 12,654 vehicles per day, 180% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,516 vehicles per day. That average covers 29 highway road miles divided in 91 segments (average segment length 1,679 ft), together carrying 376,227 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈137 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 55% lower than the state average, at 7.9% - positioning Monroe as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 1% of counties in Illinois. By raw truck volume, Monroe carries more highway trucks than 30% of counties in Illinois.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,516
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.4 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.
12.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$97,668
The non-highway road network in Monroe County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,516 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 12,654 vehicles per day. That average covers 95 non-highway road miles divided in 1,962 segments (average segment length 256 ft), together carrying 357,738 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 24% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 12.3% is 40% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 1% of counties in Illinois. 92% of counties in Illinois see lower average driver income among trip origins than Monroe. Monroe's median driver age is higher than 43% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Monroe County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Monroe
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,877
8,480
-42.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.0%
10.2%
-31.6%
Truck % (Highway)
7.9%
17.3%
-54.6%
Avg. Travel Time
29.5 min
34.1 min
-13.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,877 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Monroe's average travel time of 29.5 minutes is longer than 1% of counties in Illinois.
Drivers on Monroe roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $97,159 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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 76% above the daily average.
Approximately 29% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Monroe 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)
