This page delivers traffic analytics for Will County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Will County, Illinois among 1,404 road miles divided in 30,617 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 242 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.
9,536
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
22.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$116,895
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,536 vehicles per day in Will County, Illinois that results in 14,714,640 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.4 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Will's average daily traffic volume is 12% higher than the state average - 9,536 vehicles per day against 8,480 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Will accounts for about 6.2% of Illinois's statewide total, at 14,714,640 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.4 billion per year). Journey times run 6% lower than the state level, at 32.1 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 22.8% is 10% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Will's 9,536 vehicles per day outpaces 96% of counties in Illinois. Its average travel time of 32.1 minutes is longer than 24% 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.
25,001
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.3%
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.
48.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$109,534
A significant volume of traffic in Will County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 25,001 vehicles per day, 169% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 9,283 vehicles per day. That average covers 204 highway road miles divided in 494 segments (average segment length 2,176 ft), together carrying 5,163,081 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.9 billion per year). No more than 2 other counties in Illinois move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 19.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 19.3%, highway truck share is 11% higher than the state average, marking Will as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 47% of counties in Illinois see a lower highway truck share than Will's 19.3%. Will's highway truck count is higher than 99% of counties in Illinois, at roughly 4,825 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
9,283
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.9 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.
22.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$119,546
The non-highway road network in Will County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 9,283 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 25,001 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,201 non-highway road miles divided in 30,123 segments (average segment length 210 ft), together carrying 9,551,559 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 72% lower than on highways. At 8% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 22.3% signals more friction on local roads. 24% of counties in Illinois see shorter overall travel times than Will. Will's average driver income exceeds 97% of counties in Illinois. The driver population here skews older than 7% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Will County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Will
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,536
8,480
+12.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.2%
10.2%
+0.6%
Truck % (Highway)
19.3%
17.3%
+11.4%
Avg. Travel Time
32.1 min
34.1 min
-6.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,536 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Will have higher average income than 97% of counties in Illinois.
Drivers on Will roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $116,895 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 8,368 vehicles per day - a 12% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 35% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Will 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.
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 69% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 10.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.3% on highways.
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)
