This page delivers traffic analytics for Saline County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Saline County, Illinois among 167 road miles divided in 2,852 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 309 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.
3,225
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
8.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,672
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,225 vehicles per day in Saline County, Illinois that results in 503,000 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈184 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 3,225 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Saline carries 62% less traffic than the state average of 8,480 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 503,000 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈184 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Illinois's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.6 minutes, 1% lower than the state level. At 59% lower than the state level, the 8.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 59% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Saline's 3,225 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 33.6 minutes is longer than 47% 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.
6,618
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.2 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.
13.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,337
A significant volume of traffic in Saline County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,618 vehicles per day, 131% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,866 vehicles per day. That average covers 47 highway road miles divided in 273 segments (average segment length 908 ft), together carrying 202,251 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈73.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 46% lower than the state average, at 9.3% - positioning Saline as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 4% of counties in Illinois. 5% of counties in Illinois see fewer highway trucks per day than Saline's roughly 615.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,866
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
7.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,279
The non-highway road network in Saline County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,866 vehicles per day, 57% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,618 vehicles per day. That average covers 120 non-highway road miles divided in 2,579 segments (average segment length 246 ft), together carrying 300,749 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈110 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 31% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.9% is 62% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Saline's overall average travel time exceeds 47% of counties in Illinois. 12% of counties in Illinois see lower average driver income among trip origins than Saline. Saline's median driver age is higher than 90% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Saline County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Saline
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,225
8,480
-62.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.6%
10.2%
-25.3%
Truck % (Highway)
9.3%
17.3%
-46.3%
Avg. Travel Time
33.6 min
34.1 min
-1.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,225 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Saline carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 5% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 615 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 7.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.3% on highways.
Approximately 22% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Saline 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.
Drivers on Saline roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,672 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
