This page delivers traffic analytics for Cass County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cass County, Iowa among 288 road miles divided in 2,409 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 632 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.
2,320
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,225
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,320 vehicles per day in Cass County, Iowa that results in 915,509 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈334 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 40.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Iowa state averages: Cass sees 24% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,320 vehicles per day against 3,042), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Cass accounts for about 1.1% of Iowa's statewide total, at 915,509 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈334 million per year). At 40.1 minutes, the average travel time is 22% higher than the state level. By volume, Cass's 2,320 vehicles per day outpaces 74% of counties in Iowa. Its average travel time of 40.1 minutes is longer than 96% of counties in Iowa.
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.
4,885
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
26.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
66.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,211
A significant volume of traffic in Cass County, Iowa utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,885 vehicles per day, 149% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,963 vehicles per day. That average covers 85 highway road miles divided in 294 segments (average segment length 1,523 ft), together carrying 658,360 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈240 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 80% of counties in Iowa. Trucks constitute 26.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (26.3%) is 64% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Cass serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 96% of counties in Iowa see a lower highway truck share than Cass's 26.3%. 84% of counties in Iowa see fewer highway trucks per day than Cass's roughly 1,287.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,963
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,775
The non-highway road network in Cass County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,963 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,885 vehicles per day. That average covers 204 non-highway road miles divided in 2,115 segments (average segment length 508 ft), together carrying 257,149 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈93.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 69% lower than the highway network. 96% of counties in Iowa see shorter overall travel times than Cass. 20% of counties in Iowa see lower average driver income among trip origins than Cass. Cass's median driver age is higher than 65% of counties in Iowa.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 65% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -13% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Cass County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cass
Iowa
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,320
3,042
-23.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.3%
11.0%
+93.1%
Truck % (Highway)
26.3%
16.1%
+63.6%
Avg. Travel Time
40.1 min
33.0 min
+21.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,320 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Cass's average travel time of 40.1 minutes is longer than 96% of counties in Iowa.
Trucks account for approximately 21.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 26.3% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily average.
Approximately 33% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cass County, Iowa. 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 40.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Cass roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,225 - 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)
