This page delivers traffic analytics for Cass County, Minnesota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cass County, Minnesota among 694 road miles divided in 4,751 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 771 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.
1,852
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.1 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.
5.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,710
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,852 vehicles per day in Cass County, Minnesota that results in 1,144,176 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈418 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Minnesota state averages: Cass's average daily traffic volume is 46% lower than the state average - 1,852 vehicles per day against 3,404 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,144,176 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈418 million per year), about 0.8% of Minnesota's statewide total. At 35.1 minutes, the average travel time is 9% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 5.9% is 44% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Cass carries more traffic than 58% of counties in Minnesota. On travel time, Cass runs longer than 62% of counties in Minnesota.
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.
5,433
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.4 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.
14.5%
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.
$66,257
A significant volume of traffic in Cass County, Minnesota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,433 vehicles per day, 409% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,068 vehicles per day. That average covers 112 highway road miles divided in 853 segments (average segment length 695 ft), together carrying 535,512 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈195 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 62% of counties in Minnesota. Trucks constitute 9.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (9.3%) is 10% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Cass serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Cass's highway truck share (9.3%) is higher than 21% of counties in Minnesota. Cass's highway truck count is higher than 32% of counties in Minnesota, at roughly 503 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,068
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.8 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.
4.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,897
The non-highway road network in Cass County, Minnesota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,068 vehicles per day, 80% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,433 vehicles per day. That average covers 582 non-highway road miles divided in 3,898 segments (average segment length 788 ft), together carrying 608,664 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈222 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 25% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.0% is 59% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 62% of counties in Minnesota. Cass's average driver income exceeds 14% of counties in Minnesota. Cass's median driver age is higher than 91% of counties in Minnesota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Cass County, Minnesota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cass
Minnesota
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,852
3,404
-45.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.1%
8.1%
-0.2%
Truck % (Highway)
9.3%
10.3%
-9.7%
Avg. Travel Time
35.1 min
32.2 min
+8.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,852 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Cass have higher average income than 14% of counties in Minnesota.
Drivers on Cass roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $68,710 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 101% above the daily average.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 17% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cass County, Minnesota. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
