This page delivers traffic analytics for Richland County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Richland County, Illinois among 158 road miles divided in 1,865 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 449 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.
3,148
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
11.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,092
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,148 vehicles per day in Richland County, Illinois that results in 326,421 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈119 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Richland's average daily traffic volume is 63% lower than the state average - 3,148 vehicles per day against 8,480 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Richland accounts for about 0.1% of Illinois's statewide total, at 326,421 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈119 million per year). The average trip takes 31.6 minutes, 7% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 45% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 11.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Richland's 3,148 vehicles per day outpaces 57% of counties in Illinois. On travel time, Richland runs longer than 18% 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.
4,375
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.2 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.
11.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,560
A significant volume of traffic in Richland County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,375 vehicles per day, 42% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,076 vehicles per day. That average covers 21 highway road miles divided in 104 segments (average segment length 1,056 ft), together carrying 96,507 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈35.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.2%, highway truck share is 24% lower than the state average, marking Richland as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Richland's highway truck share (13.2%) is higher than 22% of counties in Illinois. Richland's highway truck count is higher than 15% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 580 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,076
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
11.4%
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.
$61,552
The non-highway road network in Richland County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,076 vehicles per day, 30% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,375 vehicles per day. That average covers 138 non-highway road miles divided in 1,761 segments (average segment length 413 ft), together carrying 229,914 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈83.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 53% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (11.4%) runs 45% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 18% of counties in Illinois see shorter overall travel times than Richland. Richland's average driver income exceeds 16% of counties in Illinois. Richland's median driver age is higher than 46% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Richland County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Richland
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,148
8,480
-62.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.3%
10.2%
-18.1%
Truck % (Highway)
13.2%
17.3%
-23.5%
Avg. Travel Time
31.6 min
34.1 min
-7.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,148 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Richland have higher average income than 16% of counties in Illinois.
Drivers on Richland roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $62,092 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Richland 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.
Trucks account for approximately 8.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.2% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
