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Buffalo County, Wisconsin Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Buffalo County, Wisconsin among 262 road miles divided in 2,603 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 531 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,505

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

10.3%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

32.4 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.

7.8%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

50.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$71,099

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,505 vehicles per day in Buffalo County, Wisconsin that results in 315,188 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈115 million 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 32.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Wisconsin state averages: Buffalo sees 60% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,505 vehicles per day against 3,802), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 315,188 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈115 million per year), about 0.2% of Wisconsin's statewide total. At 32.4 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. At 38% lower than the state level, the 7.8% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Buffalo's 1,505 vehicles per day outpaces 8% of counties in Wisconsin. On travel time, Buffalo runs longer than 48% of counties in Wisconsin.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,505

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

10.3%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

32.4 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.

7.8%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

50.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$71,099

The non-highway road network in Buffalo County, Wisconsin supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,505 vehicles per day. That average covers 262 non-highway road miles divided in 2,603 segments (average segment length 531 ft), together carrying 315,188 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈115 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.3% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.8% is 36% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 48% of counties in Wisconsin. Trip origins here have higher average income than 39% of counties in Wisconsin. Buffalo's median driver age is higher than 54% of counties in Wisconsin.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 96% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +11% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -22% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Buffalo County, Wisconsin, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +11% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Buffalo

Wisconsin
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,505

3,802

-60.4%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

10.3%

10.2%

+1.5%

Truck % (Highway)

14.7%

Avg. Travel Time

32.4 min

32.2 min

+0.7%

How Buffalo County compares

Buffalo County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Buffalo County moves 43.4% of the total daily travel; it has the third busiest roads of the five.

Buffalo County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Wisconsin average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Buffalo County1,50510.3%315,18832.4 min7.8%
Winona County, Minnesota2,31412.7%1,477,11830.6 min9.2%
Trempealeau County, Wisconsin2,28513.9%821,04836.7 min8.7%
Wabasha County, Minnesota1,38710.2%452,76235.0 min5.8%
Pepin County, Wisconsin1,42510.2%152,87836.5 min6.8%
Wisconsin average3,80210.2%N/A32.2 min12.6%

Buffalo County ranked within Wisconsin

Buffalo County sits in the bottom quarter of the Wisconsin field on average daily traffic volume, at #66 of 72.

Where Buffalo County sits among Wisconsin'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.
MeasureBuffalo CountyWisconsin rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,505#66 of 72
Average travel time32.4 min#38 of 72
Average driver income$71,099#44 of 72
Average driver age50.8 yrs#33 of 72

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

WisconsinDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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