This page delivers traffic analytics for Cook County, Minnesota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cook County, Minnesota among 86 road miles divided in 1,397 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 326 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.
2,219
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.2 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.
6.0%
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.
$71,181
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,219 vehicles per day in Cook County, Minnesota that results in 159,009 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈58.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Minnesota state averages: Cook sees 35% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,219 vehicles per day against 3,404), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Cook accounts for about 0.1% of Minnesota's statewide total, at 159,009 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈58.0 million per year). Journey times here (32.2 minutes on average) closely track the state level. Congestion runs 43% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 67% of counties in Minnesota see less traffic than Cook's 2,219 vehicles per day. On travel time, Cook runs longer than 34% 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.
2,826
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.5 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,311
A significant volume of traffic in Cook County, Minnesota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,826 vehicles per day, 196% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 955 vehicles per day. That average covers 48 highway road miles divided in 944 segments (average segment length 266 ft), together carrying 122,738 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈44.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (8.3%) is 19% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Cook serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 11% of counties in Minnesota. Cook's highway truck count is higher than 5% of counties in Minnesota, at roughly 236 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
955
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.
21.3 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.
57.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,993
The non-highway road network in Cook County, Minnesota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 955 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,826 vehicles per day. That average covers 39 non-highway road miles divided in 453 segments (average segment length 451 ft), together carrying 36,271 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈13.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 21% lower than the highway network. At 59% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.0% signals easier movement on local roads. Cook's overall average travel time exceeds 34% of counties in Minnesota. 28% of counties in Minnesota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Cook. 99% of counties in Minnesota have a younger driver population than Cook.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Cook County, Minnesota, the peak hour concentrates about 10% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cook
Minnesota
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,219
3,404
-34.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.9%
8.1%
-1.6%
Truck % (Highway)
8.3%
10.3%
-18.7%
Avg. Travel Time
32.2 min
32.2 min
-0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,219 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Cook carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 5% of counties in Minnesota, at roughly 236 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 134% above the daily average.
Drivers on Cook roads have a median age of 56 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,181 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 7% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cook 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.
Trucks account for approximately 7.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.3% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
