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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day826 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 12.6% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 57.4 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 3.4% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 55.6 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $58,324 |
The average monitored road in Adams County, North Dakota carries 826 vehicles per day. Across its 80 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 54,765 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈20.0 million per year). Trucks are 12.6% of traffic, close to the 11.1% across North Dakota.
Adams's average daily traffic volume is 62% lower than the state average - 826 vehicles per day against 2,174 - suggesting less traffic load per road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. Across the whole network, that travel is about 0.3% of North Dakota's statewide total. 54% of counties in North Dakota see more traffic than Adams's 826 vehicles per day.
The average trip takes 57.4 minutes, 55% higher than the state level. 96% of counties in North Dakota have a shorter average travel time than Adams's 57.4 minutes.
Congestion runs 68% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 3.4%, which means smoother traffic flow - delays are rare enough to plan travel times almost to the minute.
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,276 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 12.0% |
| Average travel time | 47.5 min |
| Congestion ratio | 4.1% |
| Drivers’ average age | 55.7 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $59,214 |
A little more than half of the driving in Adams County, North Dakota happens on highways: 64% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 1,276 vehicles per day, 210% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 411 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 43% of the monitored road miles (34 miles, 186 segments), so they carry more than their share: 35,212 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈12.9 million per year).
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.0%) is 17% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.
Adams's highway truck share (12.0%) is lower than 91% of counties in North Dakota. Adams's highway truck count is lower than 94% of counties in North Dakota, at roughly 154 trucks per day.
| Traffic | vehicles per day411 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 13.6% |
| Average travel time | 66.4 min |
| Congestion ratio | 2.8% |
| Drivers’ average age | 55.0 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $54,612 |
Local roads carry a significant share of travel in Adams County, North Dakota: 36% of all vehicle-miles. On the average non-highway road, that comes to 411 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 57% of the monitored road miles (46 miles in 202 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 19,553 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.1 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 13.6%.
Unusually, compared to highways, non-highway routes see 13% more trucks by share.
At 74% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 2.8% signals easier movement on local roads.
Adams's average driver income is lower than 96% of counties in North Dakota. The driver population here skews older than 83% of counties in North Dakota.
Of the four measures, average daily traffic per road differs most: Adams County runs 62% below the North Dakota average. Its average travel time, by contrast, is 55% above.
| Metric | Adams County | North Dakota average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 826 | 2,174 | -62.0% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 12.6% | 11.1% | +13.5% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 12.0% | 14.5% | -17.0% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 57.4 min | 37.0 min | +54.8% |
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Adams County sees 34.3% longer typical trips; it has the second busiest roads of the five.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 826 | 12.6% | 54,765 | 57.4 min | 3.4% |
| Hettinger County, North Dakota | 572 | 9.6% | 64,129 | 46.3 min | 3.4% |
| Perkins County, South Dakota | 782 | 11.4% | 45,945 | 40.9 min | N/A |
| Grant County, North Dakota | 457 | 8.9% | 44,179 | 46.7 min | 3.4% |
| Bowman County, North Dakota | 1,046 | 11.5% | 86,201 | 36.8 min | 3.9% |
| North Dakota average | 2,174 | 11.1% | N/A | 37.0 min | 10.6% |
Adams County sits in North Dakota's top three on average travel time.
| Measure | Adams County | North Dakota rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 826 | #29 of 53 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 35,212 | #30 of 35 |
| Truck share on highways | 12.0% | #32 of 35 |
| Highway trucks per day | 154 | #33 of 35 |
| Average travel time | 57.4 min | #3 of 53 |
| Average driver income | $58,324 | #51 of 53 |
| Average driver age | 55.6 yrs | #10 of 53 |
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #3 of 53 on average travel time, against #51 of 53 on average driver income.
The three busiest roads in Adams County average 1,423 vehicles a day, 72% more than the county average of 826 across all its monitored roads.
Adams Avenue is the busiest road, at 2,363 vehicles a day, 237 of them trucks (10.0%). That is 2.1 times the next road, US 12 (1,142). It tops the truck ranking too, with the most trucks on the list.
Freight stands out on 8th Street Northwest: trucks are 40.8% of the traffic there, against 12.6% county-wide.
ND 22 carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 128.4 minutes against 57.4 county-wide.
Adams Avenue peaks at 2,363 vehicles a day, 2.9 times the county average; trucks are 10.0% of it, below the county-wide 12.6%.
US 12 carries 38% more than the county average at its busiest, 122 of them trucks (10.6%, below the county-wide 12.6%).
ND 22 is a quieter road: its busiest stretch carries 8% less than the county average; trucks are 9.1% of it, below the county-wide 12.6%.
192nd Avenue is a local road at heart: the median trip using it lasts 21.2 minutes, against 57.4 for the county.
Even at its busiest, 5th Street carries 52% less than the county average; trucks are 6.3% of it, below the county-wide 12.6%.
Only named roads are listed. Some unnamed segments, such as ramps or unlabeled carriageways, may carry as much traffic as the roads shown.
Trips on 8th Street Northwest are short, a median 20.9 minutes against 57.4 county-wide, so it mostly serves local errands and commutes.
1st Street Northeast is a quieter road: its busiest stretch carries 53% less than the county average; trucks are 11.4% of it, below the county-wide 12.6%.
The average monitored road in Adams carries 826 vehicles per day, 62% less than the North Dakota average of 2,174.
The driver population in Adams skews older than 83% of counties in North Dakota.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–4:00 PM - about 87% above the daily average.
Drivers on Adams roads have a median age of 56 years, older than the North Dakota average of 43, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $58,324, 31% below the North Dakota average.
Approximately 5% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Adams County, North Dakota. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
Trucks make up about 12.6% of all traffic in Adams County, North Dakota, with about the same share on highways (12.0%).
The average trip in Adams takes 57.4 minutes, 55% longer than the North Dakota average of 37.0 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
Adams Avenue carries the most, 2,363 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by US 12 (1,142), ND 22 (763), 192nd Avenue (440), 5th Street (399). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
About 2,363 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 237 trucks (10.0%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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