This page delivers traffic analytics for Montgomery County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Montgomery County, Illinois among 288 road miles divided in 2,468 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 615 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.
2,802
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
9.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,825
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,802 vehicles per day in Montgomery County, Illinois that results in 1,134,009 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈414 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 33.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Montgomery sees 67% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,802 vehicles per day against 8,480), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,134,009 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈414 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Illinois's statewide total. At 33.1 minutes, the average travel time is 3% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 54% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.5% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Montgomery's 2,802 vehicles per day outpaces 47% of counties in Illinois. On travel time, Montgomery runs longer than 39% 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.
10,689
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
62.5 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.
23.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,731
A significant volume of traffic in Montgomery County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,689 vehicles per day, 298% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,688 vehicles per day. That average covers 58 highway road miles divided in 35 segments (average segment length 8,674 ft), together carrying 712,507 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈260 million per year). By highway travel volume, Montgomery outranks 64% of counties in Illinois. Trucks constitute 20.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 18% higher than the state average, at 20.4% - positioning Montgomery as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 52% of counties in Illinois see a lower highway truck share than Montgomery's 20.4%. Montgomery's highway truck count is higher than 63% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 2,182 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,688
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.
32.7 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.
9.3%
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.
$68,030
The non-highway road network in Montgomery County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,688 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,689 vehicles per day. That average covers 230 non-highway road miles divided in 2,433 segments (average segment length 499 ft), together carrying 421,502 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈154 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 63% lower than on highways. At 55% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 9.3% signals easier movement on local roads. Montgomery's overall average travel time exceeds 39% of counties in Illinois. 57% of counties in Illinois see lower average driver income among trip origins than Montgomery. 68% of counties in Illinois have a younger driver population than Montgomery.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Montgomery County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Montgomery
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,802
8,480
-67.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.6%
10.2%
+53.6%
Truck % (Highway)
20.4%
17.3%
+17.8%
Avg. Travel Time
33.1 min
34.1 min
-2.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,802 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Montgomery skews older than 68% of counties in Illinois.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 65% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Montgomery 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.
Drivers on Montgomery roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $74,825 - 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)
