This page delivers traffic analytics for Warren County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Warren County, Illinois among 291 road miles divided in 1,675 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 916 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.
1,793
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
6.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,697
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,793 vehicles per day in Warren County, Illinois that results in 500,342 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈183 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 1,793 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Warren carries 79% less traffic than the state average of 8,480 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Warren accounts for about 0.2% of Illinois's statewide total, at 500,342 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈183 million per year). The average trip takes 32.4 minutes, 5% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 6.7% is 67% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 11% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than Warren's 1,793 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 32.4 minutes is longer than 29% 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.
3,379
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.4 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.
8.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,293
A significant volume of traffic in Warren County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,379 vehicles per day, 117% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,558 vehicles per day. That average covers 77 highway road miles divided in 216 segments (average segment length 1,879 ft), together carrying 280,911 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈103 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.2%) is 18% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Warren serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Warren's highway truck share (14.2%) is higher than 28% of counties in Illinois. By raw truck volume, Warren carries more highway trucks than 11% 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.
1,558
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.8 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.
6.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,229
The non-highway road network in Warren County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,558 vehicles per day, 54% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,379 vehicles per day. That average covers 214 non-highway road miles divided in 1,459 segments (average segment length 774 ft), together carrying 219,431 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈80.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 43% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (6.5%) runs 69% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 29% of counties in Illinois. Trip origins here have higher average income than 38% of counties in Illinois. Warren's median driver age is higher than 45% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 72% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Warren County, Illinois, 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
Warren
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,793
8,480
-78.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.6%
10.2%
+13.6%
Truck % (Highway)
14.2%
17.3%
-17.8%
Avg. Travel Time
32.4 min
34.1 min
-5.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,793 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Warren carries more traffic than 11% of counties in Illinois, averaging 1,793 vehicles per day.
Trucks account for approximately 11.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.2% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
Drivers on Warren roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,697 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,550 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual 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)
