This page delivers traffic analytics for Monroe County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Monroe County, Indiana among 390 road miles divided in 9,511 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 217 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.
5,954
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.5 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.
19.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
37.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,531
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,954 vehicles per day in Monroe County, Indiana that results in 2,407,813 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈879 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: Monroe sees 4% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,954 vehicles per day against 5,704), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 2,407,813 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈879 million per year), about 1.5% of Indiana's statewide total. Journey times here (33.5 minutes on average) closely track the state level. The congestion ratio of 19.4% is 25% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Monroe's 5,954 vehicles per day outpaces 87% of counties in Indiana. 37% of counties in Indiana have a shorter average travel time than Monroe's 33.5 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.
11,344
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.3 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.
24.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,262
A significant volume of traffic in Monroe County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,344 vehicles per day, 94% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,858 vehicles per day. That average covers 74 highway road miles divided in 166 segments (average segment length 2,345 ft), together carrying 830,718 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈303 million per year). 65% of counties in Indiana move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 15.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.1%, highway truck share is 23% lower than the state average, marking Monroe as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Monroe's highway truck share (15.1%) is higher than 23% of counties in Indiana. 33% of counties in Indiana see fewer highway trucks per day than Monroe's roughly 1,714.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,858
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
19.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
37.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,274
The non-highway road network in Monroe County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,858 vehicles per day, 48% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,344 vehicles per day. That average covers 316 non-highway road miles divided in 9,345 segments (average segment length 179 ft), together carrying 1,577,095 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈576 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 69% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 19.3% is 27% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 37% of counties in Indiana. Trip origins here have higher average income than 41% of counties in Indiana. Drivers here also skew toward the lowest median age in Indiana, at 38 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Monroe County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Monroe
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,954
5,704
+4.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.3%
12.1%
-31.4%
Truck % (Highway)
15.1%
19.6%
-22.8%
Avg. Travel Time
33.5 min
33.5 min
-0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,954 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 38 years, Monroe has the lowest driver age of any county in Indiana.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 76% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 8.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.1% on highways.
Drivers on Monroe roads have a median age of 38 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,531 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 44% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Monroe 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.
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)
