This page delivers traffic analytics for Cass County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cass County, Michigan among 407 road miles divided in 7,949 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 271 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.
3,283
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
10.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,413
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,283 vehicles per day in Cass County, Michigan that results in 1,073,021 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈392 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: At 3,283 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Cass carries 57% less traffic than the state average of 7,697 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,073,021 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈392 million per year), about 0.5% of Michigan's statewide total. Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 32.9 minutes on average. At 44% lower than the state level, the 10.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Cass carries more traffic than 34% of counties in Michigan. Its average travel time of 32.9 minutes is longer than 40% of counties in Michigan.
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.
2,787
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.8 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.
6.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,762
A significant volume of traffic in Cass County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,787 vehicles per day, 15% less than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,286 vehicles per day. That average covers 10 highway road miles divided in 46 segments (average segment length 1,090 ft), together carrying 32,574 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈11.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 28% lower than the state average, at 8.7% - positioning Cass as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 18% of counties in Michigan. Cass's highway truck count is higher than 10% of counties in Michigan, at roughly 241 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,286
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
10.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,070
The non-highway road network in Cass County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,286 vehicles per day, 18% more than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,787 vehicles per day. That average covers 398 non-highway road miles divided in 7,903 segments (average segment length 266 ft), together carrying 1,040,447 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈380 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 25% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (10.4%) runs 43% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Cass's overall average travel time exceeds 40% of counties in Michigan. Cass's average driver income exceeds 67% of counties in Michigan. Cass's median driver age is higher than 49% of counties in Michigan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Cass County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cass
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,283
7,697
-57.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.6%
7.7%
-14.4%
Truck % (Highway)
8.7%
12.0%
-27.6%
Avg. Travel Time
32.9 min
33.6 min
-2.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,283 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Cass carries more traffic than 34% of counties in Michigan, averaging 3,283 vehicles per day.
Trucks account for approximately 6.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.7% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 84% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 31% of highway traffic and 22% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cass County, Michigan. 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 Cass roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,413 - 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)
