This page delivers traffic analytics for Whitley County, Indiana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Whitley County, Indiana among 307 road miles divided in 5,167 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 314 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.
2,671
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
9.0%
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.
$81,097
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,671 vehicles per day in Whitley County, Indiana that results in 1,031,847 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈377 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 33.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Indiana state averages: At 2,671 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Whitley carries 53% less traffic than the state average of 5,704 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,031,847 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈377 million per year), about 0.6% of Indiana's statewide total. Journey times here (33.2 minutes on average) closely track the state level. At 42% lower than the state level, the 9.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Whitley's 2,671 vehicles per day outpaces 22% of counties in Indiana. 33% of counties in Indiana have a shorter average travel time than Whitley's 33.2 minutes.
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.
11,076
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.9 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.
25.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,063
A significant volume of traffic in Whitley County, Indiana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,076 vehicles per day, 353% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,444 vehicles per day. That average covers 40 highway road miles divided in 136 segments (average segment length 1,557 ft), together carrying 468,228 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈171 million per year). Trucks constitute 16.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 16.3%, highway truck share is 17% lower than the state average, marking Whitley as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 27% of counties in Indiana see a lower highway truck share than Whitley's 16.3%. By raw truck volume, Whitley carries more highway trucks than 42% 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.
2,444
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.8 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.
8.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,114
The non-highway road network in Whitley County, Indiana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,444 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,076 vehicles per day. That average covers 267 non-highway road miles divided in 5,031 segments (average segment length 280 ft), together carrying 563,619 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈206 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 55% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (8.6%) runs 43% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Whitley's overall average travel time exceeds 33% of counties in Indiana. 80% of counties in Indiana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Whitley. 43% of counties in Indiana have a younger driver population than Whitley.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Whitley County, Indiana, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Whitley
Indiana
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,671
5,704
-53.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.4%
12.1%
-5.5%
Truck % (Highway)
16.3%
19.6%
-16.6%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
33.5 min
-0.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,671 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Whitley's average travel time of 33.2 minutes is longer than 33% of counties in Indiana.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 87% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 54% of highway traffic and 19% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Whitley County, Indiana. 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)
