This page delivers traffic analytics for Union County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Union County, Illinois among 160 road miles divided in 1,757 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 479 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.
3,221
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.6 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.
9.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,142
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,221 vehicles per day in Union County, Illinois that results in 629,320 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈230 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 38.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 3,221 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Union 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 629,320 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈230 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Illinois's statewide total. The average trip takes 38.6 minutes, 13% higher than the state level. At 55% lower than the state level, the 9.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 58% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Union's 3,221 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 38.6 minutes is longer than 93% 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.
6,653
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
30.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.9 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.
14.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,734
A significant volume of traffic in Union County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,653 vehicles per day, 116% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,075 vehicles per day. That average covers 38 highway road miles divided in 72 segments (average segment length 2,797 ft), together carrying 284,059 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈104 million per year). Trucks constitute 30.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 76% higher than the state average, at 30.4% - positioning Union as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 89% of counties in Illinois see a lower highway truck share than Union's 30.4%. By raw truck volume, Union carries more highway trucks than 53% of counties in Illinois.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,075
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.1 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.
9.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,369
The non-highway road network in Union County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,075 vehicles per day, 54% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,653 vehicles per day. That average covers 121 non-highway road miles divided in 1,685 segments (average segment length 380 ft), together carrying 345,261 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈126 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 74% lower than the highway network. At 57% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 9.0% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 93% of counties in Illinois. Trip origins here have higher average income than 9% of counties in Illinois. Union's median driver age is higher than 75% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Union County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Union
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,221
8,480
-62.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
18.1%
10.2%
+77.8%
Truck % (Highway)
30.4%
17.3%
+75.5%
Avg. Travel Time
38.6 min
34.1 min
+13.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,221 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Union's average travel time of 38.6 minutes is longer than 93% of counties in Illinois.
The average travel time for drivers is 38.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 18.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 30.4% on highways.
Approximately 68% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Union 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 Union roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,142 - 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)
