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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day2,464 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 19.0% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 42.7 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 6.7% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 49.4 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $72,671 |
Our data shows 2,464 vehicles per day on the average road in Newton County, Indiana, and 472,822 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈173 million per year) across its 173 miles of monitored roads. About 1 in 5 vehicles is a truck, well above the 12.1% across Indiana - a freight-heavy mix.
At 2,464 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Newton carries 57% less traffic than the state average of 5,704, suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. Across the whole network, that travel is about 0.3% of Indiana's statewide total. 82% of counties in Indiana see more traffic than Newton's 2,464 vehicles per day.
At 42.7 minutes, the average travel time is 27% higher than the state level. At 42.7 minutes, Newton also has the highest average travel time in Indiana.
The congestion ratio of 6.7% is 57% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - free-flowing roads make scheduled deliveries highly predictable.
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,371 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 24.7% |
| Average travel time | 71.6 min |
| Congestion ratio | 5.6% |
| Drivers’ average age | 48.8 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $73,352 |
Highways carry more than half of all travel in Newton County, Indiana (60% of vehicle-miles). The average highway carries 3,371 vehicles per day, 49% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,268 vehicles per day.
With 38% of the road miles (67 miles in 298 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 282,136 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈103 million per year).
The concentration of trucks on highways (24.7%) is 26% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
Newton's highway truck share (24.7%) is higher than 71% of counties in Indiana. Newton's highway truck count is lower than 78% of counties in Indiana, at roughly 831 trucks per day.
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,268 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 10.7% |
| Average travel time | 36.5 min |
| Congestion ratio | 6.9% |
| Drivers’ average age | 50.1 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $72,169 |
A significant share of driving in Newton County, Indiana, 40% of vehicle-miles, happens on local roads. A typical local road sees 2,268 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 62% of the monitored road miles (107 miles in 1,382 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 190,686 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈69.6 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 10.7%.
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 56% fewer trucks by share.
The non-highway congestion ratio of 6.9% is 54% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average.
Newton's average driver income is lower than 54% of counties in Indiana. Newton's median driver age is higher than 76% of counties in Indiana.
The truck share sets Newton County apart: 57% above the Indiana average. Its average daily traffic per road, by contrast, is 57% below.
| Metric | Newton County | Indiana average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 2,464 | 5,704 | -56.8% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 19.0% | 12.1% | +57.4% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 24.7% | 19.6% | +25.9% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 42.7 min | 33.5 min | +27.5% |
Against the 4 nearest areas, Newton County moves 35.0% of the total daily travel and sees 25.9% longer typical trips; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County | 2,464 | 19.0% | 472,822 | 42.7 min | 6.7% |
| Jasper County, Indiana | 4,337 | 26.5% | 1,696,134 | 33.1 min | 11.2% |
| Benton County, Indiana | 1,312 | 11.8% | 232,067 | 34.6 min | 4.0% |
| Iroquois County, Illinois | 2,418 | 20.9% | 1,228,450 | 33.8 min | 7.1% |
| Kankakee County, Illinois | 5,194 | 13.0% | 2,240,816 | 34.3 min | 13.4% |
| Indiana average | 5,704 | 12.1% | N/A | 33.5 min | 15.6% |
Newton County posts the highest average travel time of any county-level area in Indiana.
| Measure | Newton County | Indiana rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 2,464 | #76 of 92 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 282,136 | #57 of 79 |
| Truck share on highways | 24.7% | #24 of 79 |
| Highway trucks per day | 831 | #62 of 79 |
| Average travel time | 42.7 min | #1 of 92 |
| Average driver income | $72,671 | #50 of 92 |
| Average driver age | 49.4 yrs | #23 of 92 |
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #1 of 92 on average travel time, against #76 of 92 on average daily traffic volume.
The three busiest roads in Newton County average 16,450 vehicles a day, 6.7 times the county average of 2,464 across all its monitored roads.
I 65 is the busiest road, at 38,607 vehicles a day, 12,924 of them trucks (33.5%). No other road comes close: SR 10, in second place, carries 5,812. It tops the truck ranking too, with the most trucks.
Trips using I 65 are long: a median of 74.5 minutes against 42.7 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
State Road 10 draws drivers from lower-income areas: their neighborhoods average $41,855 in household income, 42% below the county's $72,671.
Freight stands out on I 65: trucks are 33.5% of the traffic there, against 19.0% county-wide.
Delays build on I 65: its congestion ratio of 48% over free-flow time is well above the county's 7%.
SR 10 peaks at 5,812 vehicles a day, 2.4 times the county average; trucks are 9.1% of it, below the county-wide 19.0%.
Drivers on US 41 are on long journeys, a median 63.4 minutes against 42.7 county-wide: a through route more than a local street.
US 24 peaks at 3,139 vehicles a day, 27% more than the county average; trucks are 12.3% of it, below the county-wide 19.0%.
State Road 10 carries 25% more than the county average at its busiest, 397 of them trucks (12.9%, below the county-wide 19.0%).
The average monitored road in Newton carries 2,464 vehicles per day, 57% less than the Indiana average of 5,704.
Yes - at 42.7 minutes, Newton has the highest average travel time of any county in Indiana.
Drivers on Newton roads have a median age of 49 years, older than the Indiana average of 46, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $72,671, 11% below the Indiana average.
The average trip in Newton takes 42.7 minutes, 27% longer than the Indiana average of 33.5 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 24% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Newton County, Indiana. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
Trucks make up about 19.0% of all traffic in Newton County, Indiana, rising to 24.7% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 76% above the daily average.
I 65 carries the most, 38,607 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by SR 10 (5,812), US 41 (4,931), US 24 (3,139), State Road 10 (3,081). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
I 65, with about 12,924 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 33.5% of its 38,607 vehicles.
About 38,607 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 12,924 trucks (33.5%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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