This page delivers traffic analytics for Bowman County, North Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Bowman County, North Dakota among 96 road miles divided in 536 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 944 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.
1,046
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.8 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.
3.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,995
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,046 vehicles per day in Bowman County, North Dakota that results in 86,201 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈31.5 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 36.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Dakota state averages: At 1,046 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Bowman carries 52% less traffic than the state average of 2,174 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 86,201 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈31.5 million per year), about 0.5% of North Dakota's statewide total. Journey times here (36.8 minutes on average) closely track the state level. Congestion runs 63% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 3.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Bowman's 1,046 vehicles per day outpaces 60% of counties in North Dakota. Its average travel time of 36.8 minutes is longer than 42% of counties in North Dakota.
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.
1,709
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
46.0 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.
5.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,604
A significant volume of traffic in Bowman County, North Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,709 vehicles per day, 288% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 440 vehicles per day. That average covers 46 highway road miles divided in 256 segments (average segment length 942 ft), together carrying 59,546 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈21.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.2%, highway truck share is 16% lower than the state average, marking Bowman as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Bowman's highway truck share (12.2%) is higher than 12% of counties in North Dakota. Bowman's highway truck count is higher than 21% of counties in North Dakota, at roughly 209 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
440
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.3 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.
2.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,511
The non-highway road network in Bowman County, North Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 440 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,709 vehicles per day. That average covers 50 non-highway road miles divided in 280 segments (average segment length 945 ft), together carrying 26,655 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈9.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 21% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 2.7% is 75% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 42% of counties in North Dakota. Trip origins here have higher average income than 46% of counties in North Dakota. Bowman's median driver age is higher than 75% of counties in North Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Bowman County, North Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Bowman
North Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,046
2,174
-51.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.5%
11.1%
+3.3%
Truck % (Highway)
12.2%
14.5%
-15.6%
Avg. Travel Time
36.8 min
37.0 min
-0.8%
How Bowman County compares
Bowman County against nearby areas
Against the 4 nearest areas, Bowman County sees 25.0% shorter typical trips; it has the third busiest roads of the five.
Bowman County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the North Dakota average for scale.
Bowman County sits in the bottom quarter of the North Dakota field on truck share on highways, at #31 of 35.
Where Bowman County sits among North Dakota's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Bowman County
North Dakota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,046
#22 of 53
Highway vehicle-miles per day
59,546
#22 of 35
Truck share on highways
12.2%
#31 of 35
Highway trucks per day
209
#28 of 35
Average travel time
36.8 min
#31 of 53
Average driver income
$76,995
#29 of 53
Average driver age
53.7 yrs
#14 of 53
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #14 of 53 on average driver age, against #31 of 35 on truck share on highways.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,046 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Bowman carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 21% of counties in North Dakota, at roughly 209 per day.
Drivers on Bowman roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $76,995 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 85% above the daily average.
Approximately 8% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Bowman 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
