This page delivers traffic analytics for Scott County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Scott County, Illinois among 109 road miles divided in 563 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 1,019 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.
1,588
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.9 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.
4.7%
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.
$67,431
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,588 vehicles per day in Scott County, Illinois that results in 270,825 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈98.9 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 1,588 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Scott carries 81% less traffic than the state average of 8,480 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 270,825 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈98.9 million per year), about 0.1% of Illinois's statewide total. Journey times run 2% higher than the state level, at 34.9 minutes on average. Congestion runs 77% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 4.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Scott carries more traffic than 7% of counties in Illinois. 69% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Scott's 34.9 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.
3,678
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
56.0 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.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,943
A significant volume of traffic in Scott County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,678 vehicles per day, 181% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,310 vehicles per day. That average covers 46 highway road miles divided in 66 segments (average segment length 3,645 ft), together carrying 193,064 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈70.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 22.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 27% higher than the state average, at 22.0% - positioning Scott as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 58% of counties in Illinois. Scott's highway truck count is higher than 27% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 809 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,310
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
4.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,514
The non-highway road network in Scott County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,310 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,678 vehicles per day. That average covers 63 non-highway road miles divided in 497 segments (average segment length 670 ft), together carrying 77,761 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈28.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 56% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.2% is 80% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 69% of counties in Illinois. Trip origins here have higher average income than 37% of counties in Illinois. The driver population here skews older than 49% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Scott County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Scott
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,588
8,480
-81.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
18.4%
10.2%
+81.1%
Truck % (Highway)
22.0%
17.3%
+26.9%
Avg. Travel Time
34.9 min
34.1 min
+2.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,588 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Scott carries more traffic than 7% of counties in Illinois, averaging 1,588 vehicles per day.
Approximately 86% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Scott 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 18.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.0% 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)
