This page delivers traffic analytics for White County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for White County, Illinois among 161 road miles divided in 2,081 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 410 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.
2,789
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.7 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.
8.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,192
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,789 vehicles per day in White County, Illinois that results in 472,172 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈172 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 36.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: White's average daily traffic volume is 67% lower than the state average - 2,789 vehicles per day against 8,480 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, White accounts for about 0.2% of Illinois's statewide total, at 472,172 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈172 million per year). The average trip takes 36.7 minutes, 8% higher than the state level. At 61% lower than the state level, the 8.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 45% of counties in Illinois see less traffic than White's 2,789 vehicles per day. On travel time, White runs longer than 86% 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.
3,818
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
25.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
58.0 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.
8.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,959
A significant volume of traffic in White County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,818 vehicles per day, 39% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,751 vehicles per day. That average covers 38 highway road miles divided in 74 segments (average segment length 2,743 ft), together carrying 198,558 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈72.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 25.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 25.8%, highway truck share is 49% higher than the state average, marking White as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. White's highway truck share (25.8%) is higher than 72% of counties in Illinois. By raw truck volume, White carries more highway trucks than 36% 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.
2,751
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.
35.9 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.
8.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,294
The non-highway road network in White County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,751 vehicles per day, 28% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,818 vehicles per day. That average covers 123 non-highway road miles divided in 2,007 segments (average segment length 324 ft), together carrying 273,614 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈99.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 66% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.1% is 61% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. White's overall average travel time exceeds 86% of counties in Illinois. Trip origins here have higher average income than 7% of counties in Illinois. White's median driver age is higher than 92% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In White County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
White
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,789
8,480
-67.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.9%
10.2%
+56.7%
Truck % (Highway)
25.8%
17.3%
+48.6%
Avg. Travel Time
36.7 min
34.1 min
+7.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,789 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in White have higher average income than 7% of counties in Illinois.
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 68% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 15.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 25.8% on highways.
Approximately 55% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside White 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.
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)
