This page delivers traffic analytics for Adams County, North Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Adams County, North Dakota among 80 road miles divided in 388 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 1,093 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.
826
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
57.4 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.
3.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,324
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 826 vehicles per day in Adams County, North Dakota that results in 54,765 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈20.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 57.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Dakota state averages: Adams sees 62% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (826 vehicles per day against 2,174), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 54,765 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈20.0 million per year), about 0.3% of North Dakota's statewide total. Journey times run 55% higher than the state level, at 57.4 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 3.4% is 68% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 46% of counties in North Dakota see less traffic than Adams's 826 vehicles per day. 96% of counties in North Dakota have a shorter average travel time than Adams's 57.4 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.
1,276
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.5 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.
4.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,214
A significant volume of traffic in Adams County, North Dakota utilizes the highway network. 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. That average covers 34 highway road miles divided in 186 segments (average segment length 977 ft), together carrying 35,212 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈12.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.0%) is 17% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Adams serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 9% of counties in North Dakota. 6% of counties in North Dakota see fewer highway trucks per day than Adams's roughly 154.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
411
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
66.4 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.
2.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,612
The non-highway road network in Adams County, North Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 411 vehicles per day, 68% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,276 vehicles per day. That average covers 46 non-highway road miles divided in 202 segments (average segment length 1,199 ft), together carrying 19,553 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 13% higher than on highways. Non-highway congestion (2.8%) runs 74% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 96% of counties in North Dakota. Adams's average driver income exceeds 4% of counties in North Dakota. Adams's median driver age is higher than 83% of counties in North Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Adams County, North Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Adams
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 826 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Adams's highway truck share of 12.0% is higher than 9% of counties in North Dakota.
Trucks account for approximately 12.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.0% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM in the evening - about 87% above the daily average.
Approximately 5% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Adams County, North Dakota. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Adams roads have a median age of 56 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $58,324 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
