This page delivers traffic analytics for Morgan County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Morgan County, Illinois among 308 road miles divided in 2,018 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 807 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.
3,912
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.4 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.
10.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,720
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,912 vehicles per day in Morgan County, Illinois that results in 864,718 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈316 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 3,912 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Morgan carries 54% less traffic than the state average of 8,480 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Morgan accounts for about 0.4% of Illinois's statewide total, at 864,718 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈316 million per year). Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 33.4 minutes on average. Congestion runs 48% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 71% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Morgan's 3,912 vehicles per day. 44% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Morgan's 33.4 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.
3,810
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.4 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.
9.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,619
A significant volume of traffic in Morgan County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,810 vehicles per day, 3% less than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,922 vehicles per day. That average covers 98 highway road miles divided in 178 segments (average segment length 2,898 ft), together carrying 429,081 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈157 million per year). Trucks constitute 16.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (16.9%) is 2% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Morgan serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 37% of counties in Illinois. 20% of counties in Illinois see fewer highway trucks per day than Morgan's roughly 645.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,922
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
10.8%
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.
$70,016
The non-highway road network in Morgan County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,922 vehicles per day, 3% more than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,810 vehicles per day. That average covers 211 non-highway road miles divided in 1,840 segments (average segment length 605 ft), together carrying 435,638 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈159 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 60% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (10.8%) runs 47% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Morgan's overall average travel time exceeds 44% of counties in Illinois. Trip origins here have higher average income than 48% of counties in Illinois. The driver population here skews older than 53% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 12% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Morgan County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Morgan
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,912
8,480
-53.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.8%
10.2%
+15.8%
Truck % (Highway)
16.9%
17.3%
-2.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.4 min
34.1 min
-2.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,912 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Morgan carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 20% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 645 per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 3,561 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Morgan roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,720 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 40% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Morgan 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)
