This page delivers traffic analytics for Piatt County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Piatt County, Illinois among 200 road miles divided in 1,527 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 691 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.
2,653
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.7 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.
7.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$90,912
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,653 vehicles per day in Piatt County, Illinois that results in 702,834 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈257 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 2,653 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Piatt carries 69% less traffic than the state average of 8,480 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Piatt accounts for about 0.3% of Illinois's statewide total, at 702,834 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈257 million per year). At 30.7 minutes, the average travel time is 10% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 63% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Piatt carries more traffic than 41% of counties in Illinois. 8% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Piatt's 30.7 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.
7,831
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
52.8 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.
17.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$93,137
A significant volume of traffic in Piatt County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,831 vehicles per day, 230% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,371 vehicles per day. That average covers 59 highway road miles divided in 79 segments (average segment length 3,930 ft), together carrying 453,100 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈165 million per year). Trucks constitute 19.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 10% higher than the state average, at 19.0% - positioning Piatt as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Piatt's highway truck share (19.0%) is higher than 44% of counties in Illinois. By raw truck volume, Piatt carries more highway trucks than 40% of counties in Illinois.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,371
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.
29.5 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.
7.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,215
The non-highway road network in Piatt County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,371 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,831 vehicles per day. That average covers 141 non-highway road miles divided in 1,448 segments (average segment length 514 ft), together carrying 249,734 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈91.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 62% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (7.1%) runs 65% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 8% of counties in Illinois. Trip origins here have higher average income than 87% of counties in Illinois. Piatt's median driver age is higher than 5% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Piatt County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Piatt
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,653
8,480
-68.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.8%
10.2%
+45.9%
Truck % (Highway)
19.0%
17.3%
+9.8%
Avg. Travel Time
30.7 min
34.1 min
-10.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,653 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Piatt skews older than 5% of counties in Illinois.
Drivers on Piatt roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $90,912 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 14.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.0% on highways.
Approximately 63% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Piatt 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)
