This page delivers traffic analytics for Peoria County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Peoria County, Illinois among 709 road miles divided in 12,555 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 298 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.
5,744
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.0 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.
16.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,728
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,744 vehicles per day in Peoria County, Illinois that results in 3,763,203 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion 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 34.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Peoria's average daily traffic volume is 32% lower than the state average - 5,744 vehicles per day against 8,480 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 3,763,203 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year), about 1.6% of Illinois's statewide total. At 34.0 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. The congestion ratio of 16.8% is 18% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 86% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Peoria's 5,744 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 34.0 minutes is longer than 60% 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.
13,350
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.2 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.
24.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,579
A significant volume of traffic in Peoria County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,350 vehicles per day, 147% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,395 vehicles per day. That average covers 128 highway road miles divided in 552 segments (average segment length 1,222 ft), together carrying 1,444,852 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈527 million per year). 85% of counties in Illinois move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 11.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.1%, highway truck share is 36% lower than the state average, marking Peoria as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 11% of counties in Illinois. Peoria's highway truck count is higher than 32% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 1,483 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,395
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
16.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,278
The non-highway road network in Peoria County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,395 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,350 vehicles per day. That average covers 581 non-highway road miles divided in 12,003 segments (average segment length 256 ft), together carrying 2,318,351 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈846 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 56% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (16.5%) runs 20% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 60% of counties in Illinois see shorter overall travel times than Peoria. 82% of counties in Illinois see lower average driver income among trip origins than Peoria. The driver population here skews older than 20% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 75% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 27% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -13% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Peoria 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
Peoria
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,744
8,480
-32.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.3%
10.2%
-28.3%
Truck % (Highway)
11.1%
17.3%
-35.9%
Avg. Travel Time
34.0 min
34.1 min
-0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,744 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Peoria carries more traffic than 86% of counties in Illinois, averaging 5,744 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Peoria roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $85,728 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,004 vehicles per day - a 13% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.1% on highways.
Approximately 35% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Peoria 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)
