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Cavalier County, North Dakota Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Cavalier County, North Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cavalier County, North Dakota among 156 road miles divided in 806 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 1,025 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.

1,116

Trucks

Trucks

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

10.6%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

154.0 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.

4.1%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

56.5 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$68,361

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,116 vehicles per day in Cavalier County, North Dakota that results in 83,371 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈30.4 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 154.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the North Dakota state averages: Cavalier sees 49% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,116 vehicles per day against 2,174), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Cavalier accounts for about 0.5% of North Dakota's statewide total, at 83,371 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈30.4 million per year). The average trip takes 154.0 minutes, 316% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 4.1% is 61% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Cavalier carries more traffic than 73% of counties in North Dakota. Cavalier additionally records the highest average travel time of any county in North Dakota - 154.0 minutes.

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.

1,116

Trucks

Trucks

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

10.6%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

154.0 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.

4.1%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

56.5 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$68,361

The non-highway road network in Cavalier County, North Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,116 vehicles per day. That average covers 156 non-highway road miles divided in 806 segments (average segment length 1,025 ft), together carrying 83,371 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈30.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.6% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (4.1%) runs 62% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, Cavalier has the highest average travel time in North Dakota, at 154.0 minutes. Cavalier's average driver income exceeds 23% of counties in North Dakota. 90% of counties in North Dakota have a younger driver population than Cavalier.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 63% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 33% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +19% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
March is the quietest month, with volumes -23% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Cavalier County, North Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +19% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Cavalier

North Dakota
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,116

2,174

-48.7%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

10.6%

11.1%

-4.8%

Truck % (Highway)

14.5%

Avg. Travel Time

154.0 min

37.0 min

+315.7%

How Cavalier County compares

Cavalier County against nearby areas

Against the 4 nearest areas, Cavalier County sees 335.5% longer typical trips and is 34.8% less congested; it has the second busiest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.

Cavalier County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the North Dakota average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Cavalier County1,11610.6%83,371154.0 min4.1%
Towner County, North Dakota66910.7%50,51450.9 min2.7%
Ramsey County, North Dakota1,75310.3%218,50130.1 min9.7%
Pembina County, North Dakota77411.7%205,38230.1 min5.8%
Walsh County, North Dakota1,08710.4%269,69630.4 min7.0%
North Dakota average2,17411.1%N/A37.0 min10.6%

Cavalier County ranked within North Dakota

Cavalier County posts the highest average travel time of any county-level area in North Dakota.

Where Cavalier 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.
MeasureCavalier CountyNorth Dakota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,116#15 of 53
Average travel time154.0 min#1 of 53
Average driver income$68,361#41 of 53
Average driver age56.5 yrs#6 of 53

Cavalier County ranks #1 of 53 on average travel time but #41 of 53 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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

North DakotaDepartment 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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