This page delivers traffic analytics for Union County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Union County, Indiana among 66 road miles divided in 986 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 351 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.
2,255
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,356
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,255 vehicles per day in Union County, Indiana that results in 135,327 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈49.4 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: At 2,255 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Union carries 60% less traffic than the state average of 5,704 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 135,327 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈49.4 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Indiana's statewide total. At 33.0 minutes, the average travel time is 1% lower than the state level. At 55% lower than the state level, the 7.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Union's 2,255 vehicles per day outpaces 14% of counties in Indiana. 30% of counties in Indiana have a shorter average travel time than Union's 33.0 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.
3,675
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.0 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.
9.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,546
A significant volume of traffic in Union County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,675 vehicles per day, 107% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,778 vehicles per day. That average covers 15 highway road miles divided in 248 segments (average segment length 309 ft), together carrying 57,508 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈21.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.6%, highway truck share is 46% lower than the state average, marking Union as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Union's highway truck share (10.6%) is higher than 5% of counties in Indiana. 3% of counties in Indiana see fewer highway trucks per day than Union's roughly 390.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,778
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.4 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.
6.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,037
The non-highway road network in Union County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,778 vehicles per day, 52% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,675 vehicles per day. That average covers 51 non-highway road miles divided in 738 segments (average segment length 366 ft), together carrying 77,820 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈28.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 30% lower than the highway network. At 59% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.2% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 30% of counties in Indiana. Trip origins here have higher average income than 63% of counties in Indiana. 99% of counties in Indiana have a younger driver population than Union.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Union County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Union
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,255
5,704
-60.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.8%
12.1%
-27.5%
Truck % (Highway)
10.6%
19.6%
-45.8%
Avg. Travel Time
33.0 min
33.5 min
-1.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,255 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Union's highway truck share of 10.6% is higher than 5% of counties in Indiana.
Drivers on Union roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $76,356 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 8.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.6% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 30% of highway traffic and 29% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Union 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 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 111% 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)
