Transportation in Washington, IL
Commute patterns, travel times, and transportation modes — 2023 ACS Data
Commute Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Mean Commute
18 min
-24% vs national
Drive Alone
79.7%
+1% vs national
Work From Home
12.4%
+33% vs national
Carpool
5.0%
Walk / Bike
2.2%
combined
How Washington's Commute Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Commute Mode Breakdown
Source: Census ACS (2023)Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
2
2023
3-Year Avg
1
fatalities/yr
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Washington, IL is 18 minutes, which is 24.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 79.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.4% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. 5.0% of workers carpool. 2.0% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.