This page delivers traffic analytics for Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Tippecanoe County, Indiana among 541 road miles divided in 9,110 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 313 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.
5,818
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.8 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.
15.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,263
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,818 vehicles per day in Tippecanoe County, Indiana that results in 3,477,249 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion 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 34.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: Tippecanoe sees 2% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,818 vehicles per day against 5,704), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Tippecanoe accounts for about 2.2% of Indiana's statewide total, at 3,477,249 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion per year). At 34.8 minutes, the average travel time is 4% higher than the state level. At 2% lower than the state level, the 15.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Tippecanoe carries more traffic than 86% of counties in Indiana. Its average travel time of 34.8 minutes is longer than 65% 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.
11,100
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.2 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.
23.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,668
A significant volume of traffic in Tippecanoe County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,100 vehicles per day, 98% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,596 vehicles per day. That average covers 101 highway road miles divided in 367 segments (average segment length 1,455 ft), together carrying 1,413,631 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈516 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 87% of counties in Indiana. Trucks constitute 23.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 23.7%, highway truck share is 21% higher than the state average, marking Tippecanoe as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 65% of counties in Indiana. Tippecanoe's highway truck count is higher than 68% of counties in Indiana, at roughly 2,635 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,596
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
14.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,891
The non-highway road network in Tippecanoe County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,596 vehicles per day, 50% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,100 vehicles per day. That average covers 439 non-highway road miles divided in 8,743 segments (average segment length 265 ft), together carrying 2,063,618 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈753 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 76% fewer trucks by share. At 2% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 14.9% signals easier movement on local roads. Tippecanoe's overall average travel time exceeds 65% of counties in Indiana. Tippecanoe's average driver income exceeds 53% of counties in Indiana. Tippecanoe's median driver age is higher than 1% of counties in Indiana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Tippecanoe County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Tippecanoe
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,818
5,704
+2.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.1%
12.1%
+7.9%
Truck % (Highway)
23.7%
19.6%
+21.2%
Avg. Travel Time
34.8 min
33.5 min
+3.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,818 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Tippecanoe carries more traffic than 86% of counties in Indiana, averaging 5,818 vehicles per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Tippecanoe 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 70% above the daily average.
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)
