This page delivers traffic analytics for Vigo County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Vigo County, Indiana among 354 road miles divided in 6,567 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 285 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.
5,787
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.3%
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.
16.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,064
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,787 vehicles per day in Vigo County, Indiana that results in 2,041,205 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈745 million 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 34.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: At 5,787 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Vigo carries 1% more traffic than the state average of 5,704 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Vigo accounts for about 1.3% of Indiana's statewide total, at 2,041,205 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈745 million per year). At 34.2 minutes, the average travel time is 2% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 16.3% is 5% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 85% of counties in Indiana see less traffic than Vigo's 5,787 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 34.2 minutes is longer than 53% 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.
10,771
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 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.
25.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,880
A significant volume of traffic in Vigo County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,771 vehicles per day, 106% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,216 vehicles per day. That average covers 117 highway road miles divided in 675 segments (average segment length 919 ft), together carrying 1,090,567 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈398 million per year). By highway travel volume, Vigo outranks 79% of counties in Indiana. Trucks constitute 18.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 18.8%, highway truck share is 4% lower than the state average, marking Vigo as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 45% of counties in Indiana see a lower highway truck share than Vigo's 18.8%. By raw truck volume, Vigo carries more highway trucks than 36% of counties in Indiana.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,216
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.9%
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.
15.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,725
The non-highway road network in Vigo County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,216 vehicles per day, 52% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,771 vehicles per day. That average covers 237 non-highway road miles divided in 5,892 segments (average segment length 212 ft), together carrying 950,638 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈347 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 74% fewer trucks by share. At 1% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 15.3% signals more friction on local roads. 53% of counties in Indiana see shorter overall travel times than Vigo. 5% of counties in Indiana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Vigo. Vigo's median driver age is higher than 11% of counties in Indiana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 25% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Vigo County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Vigo
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,787
5,704
+1.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.3%
12.1%
+1.9%
Truck % (Highway)
18.8%
19.6%
-4.0%
Avg. Travel Time
34.2 min
33.5 min
+2.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,787 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Vigo have higher average income than 5% of counties in Indiana.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 71% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Vigo roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,064 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 12.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.8% 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)
