This page delivers traffic analytics for Wells County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wells County, Indiana among 127 road miles divided in 1,905 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 353 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.
4,845
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.4 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.
11.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,498
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,845 vehicles per day in Wells County, Indiana that results in 431,119 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈157 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 35.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: Wells's average daily traffic volume is 15% lower than the state average - 4,845 vehicles per day against 5,704 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 431,119 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈157 million per year), about 0.3% of Indiana's statewide total. At 35.4 minutes, the average travel time is 6% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 11.2% is 28% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Wells carries more traffic than 70% of counties in Indiana. Its average travel time of 35.4 minutes is longer than 75% 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.
13,588
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
24.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
62.2 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.
30.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,260
A significant volume of traffic in Wells County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,588 vehicles per day, 182% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,822 vehicles per day. That average covers 2 highway road miles divided in 5 segments (average segment length 2,566 ft), together carrying 32,486 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈11.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 24.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 24.5%, highway truck share is 25% higher than the state average, marking Wells as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 68% of counties in Indiana see a lower highway truck share than Wells's 24.5%. By raw truck volume, Wells carries more highway trucks than 67% 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.
4,822
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.3 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.
11.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,214
The non-highway road network in Wells County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,822 vehicles per day, 65% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,588 vehicles per day. That average covers 125 non-highway road miles divided in 1,900 segments (average segment length 347 ft), together carrying 398,633 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈146 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 68% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 11.1% is 27% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 75% of counties in Indiana see shorter overall travel times than Wells. 45% of counties in Indiana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Wells. Wells's median driver age is higher than 42% of counties in Indiana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 29% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Wells County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Wells
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,845
5,704
-15.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.2%
12.1%
-24.4%
Truck % (Highway)
24.5%
19.6%
+25.3%
Avg. Travel Time
35.4 min
33.5 min
+5.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,845 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Wells's average travel time of 35.4 minutes is longer than 75% of counties in Indiana.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 24.5% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 8% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,936 vehicles per day - a 19% 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)
