This page delivers traffic analytics for Wayne County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wayne County, Illinois among 206 road miles divided in 1,408 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 772 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.
2,462
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
7.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,633
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,462 vehicles per day in Wayne County, Illinois that results in 570,360 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈208 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 33.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 2,462 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Wayne carries 71% less traffic than the state average of 8,480 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 570,360 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈208 million per year), about 0.2% of Illinois's statewide total. Journey times run 3% lower than the state level, at 33.1 minutes on average. Congestion runs 62% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Wayne's 2,462 vehicles per day outpaces 34% of counties in Illinois. Its average travel time of 33.1 minutes is longer than 36% 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.
4,044
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
27.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
66.9 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,451
A significant volume of traffic in Wayne County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,044 vehicles per day, 68% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,414 vehicles per day. That average covers 52 highway road miles divided in 42 segments (average segment length 6,511 ft), together carrying 277,539 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈101 million per year). Trucks constitute 27.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 61% higher than the state average, at 27.8% - positioning Wayne as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Wayne's highway truck share (27.8%) is higher than 84% of counties in Illinois. By raw truck volume, Wayne carries more highway trucks than 41% 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.
2,414
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
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.
7.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,395
The non-highway road network in Wayne County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,414 vehicles per day, 40% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,044 vehicles per day. That average covers 154 non-highway road miles divided in 1,366 segments (average segment length 595 ft), together carrying 292,821 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈107 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 69% fewer trucks by share. At 62% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.8% signals easier movement on local roads. 36% of counties in Illinois see shorter overall travel times than Wayne. 4% of counties in Illinois see lower average driver income among trip origins than Wayne. 80% of counties in Illinois have a younger driver population than Wayne.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Wayne County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Wayne
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,462
8,480
-71.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
18.0%
10.2%
+76.7%
Truck % (Highway)
27.8%
17.3%
+60.5%
Avg. Travel Time
33.1 min
34.1 min
-3.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,462 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Wayne carries more traffic than 34% of counties in Illinois, averaging 2,462 vehicles per day.
Approximately 67% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Wayne 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Wayne roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,633 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 65% 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)
