This page delivers traffic analytics for Pike County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Pike County, Indiana among 154 road miles divided in 1,998 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 407 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.
2,096
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.3 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.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,081
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,096 vehicles per day in Pike County, Indiana that results in 359,334 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 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 36.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: Pike's average daily traffic volume is 63% lower than the state average - 2,096 vehicles per day against 5,704 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 359,334 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Indiana's statewide total. At 36.3 minutes, the average travel time is 8% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 54% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Pike's 2,096 vehicles per day outpaces 7% of counties in Indiana. Its average travel time of 36.3 minutes is longer than 82% of counties in Indiana.
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.
3,939
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
69.7 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.
9.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,495
A significant volume of traffic in Pike County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,939 vehicles per day, 92% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,046 vehicles per day. That average covers 30 highway road miles divided in 52 segments (average segment length 3,058 ft), together carrying 122,232 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈44.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 20.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 5% higher than the state average, at 20.5% - positioning Pike as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 53% of counties in Indiana see a lower highway truck share than Pike's 20.5%. 19% of counties in Indiana see fewer highway trucks per day than Pike's roughly 807.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,046
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.4 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,223
The non-highway road network in Pike County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,046 vehicles per day, 48% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,939 vehicles per day. That average covers 124 non-highway road miles divided in 1,946 segments (average segment length 336 ft), together carrying 237,102 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈86.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 61% lower than the highway network. At 53% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.0% signals easier movement on local roads. 82% of counties in Indiana see shorter overall travel times than Pike. Pike's average driver income exceeds 38% of counties in Indiana. Pike's median driver age is higher than 92% of counties in Indiana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Pike County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Pike
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,096
5,704
-63.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.3%
12.1%
+1.4%
Truck % (Highway)
20.5%
19.6%
+4.6%
Avg. Travel Time
36.3 min
33.5 min
+8.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,096 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Pike's average travel time of 36.3 minutes is longer than 82% of counties in Indiana.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 91% above the daily average.
Drivers on Pike roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,081 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 12.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 20.5% on highways.
Approximately 66% of highway traffic and 20% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Pike County, Indiana. 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)
