This page delivers traffic analytics for Rush County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Rush County, Indiana among 148 road miles divided in 2,083 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 375 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.
2,789
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.4 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.
10.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,658
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,789 vehicles per day in Rush County, Indiana that results in 376,242 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈137 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 39.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: At 2,789 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Rush carries 51% less traffic than the state average of 5,704 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 376,242 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈137 million per year), about 0.2% of Indiana's statewide total. The average trip takes 39.4 minutes, 18% higher than the state level. At 35% lower than the state level, the 10.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 24% of counties in Indiana see less traffic than Rush's 2,789 vehicles per day. On travel time, Rush runs longer than 96% 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.
10,089
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
31.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
68.6 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.
22.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,139
A significant volume of traffic in Rush County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,089 vehicles per day, 263% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,778 vehicles per day. That average covers 2 highway road miles divided in 3 segments (average segment length 2,640 ft), together carrying 15,785 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 31.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 58% higher than the state average, at 31.0% - positioning Rush as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 91% of counties in Indiana. Rush's highway truck count is higher than 65% of counties in Indiana, at roughly 3,130 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,778
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.4 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.
10.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,530
The non-highway road network in Rush County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,778 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,089 vehicles per day. That average covers 146 non-highway road miles divided in 2,080 segments (average segment length 371 ft), together carrying 360,457 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈132 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 70% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (10.0%) runs 34% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 96% of counties in Indiana see shorter overall travel times than Rush. Trip origins here have higher average income than 35% of counties in Indiana. Rush's median driver age is higher than 59% of counties in Indiana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Rush County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Rush
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,789
5,704
-51.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.4%
12.1%
-14.4%
Truck % (Highway)
31.0%
19.6%
+58.4%
Avg. Travel Time
39.4 min
33.5 min
+17.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,789 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Rush have higher average income than 35% 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 77% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 39.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Rush roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,658 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 100% of highway traffic and 23% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Rush 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.
Trucks account for approximately 10.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 31.0% on highways.
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)
