This page delivers traffic analytics for Crawford County, Wisconsin. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Crawford County, Wisconsin among 233 road miles divided in 2,126 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 579 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.
1,910
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 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.
6.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,547
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,910 vehicles per day in Crawford County, Wisconsin that results in 356,790 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈130 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Wisconsin state averages: Crawford's average daily traffic volume is 50% lower than the state average - 1,910 vehicles per day against 3,802 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 356,790 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈130 million per year), about 0.3% of Wisconsin's statewide total. At 32.6 minutes, the average travel time is 2% higher than the state level. At 47% lower than the state level, the 6.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Crawford's 1,910 vehicles per day outpaces 34% of counties in Wisconsin. 52% of counties in Wisconsin have a shorter average travel time than Crawford's 32.6 minutes.
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.
2,436
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.8 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.
5.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,907
A significant volume of traffic in Crawford County, Wisconsin utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,436 vehicles per day, 32% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,846 vehicles per day. That average covers 22 highway road miles divided in 231 segments (average segment length 510 ft), together carrying 54,979 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈20.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.2%, highway truck share is 3% higher than the state average, marking Crawford as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Crawford's highway truck share (15.2%) is higher than 68% of counties in Wisconsin. Crawford also moves the lowest raw count of highway trucks in Wisconsin, at roughly 374 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,846
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.4 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.
6.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,841
The non-highway road network in Crawford County, Wisconsin supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,846 vehicles per day, 24% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,436 vehicles per day. That average covers 211 non-highway road miles divided in 1,895 segments (average segment length 587 ft), together carrying 301,811 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈110 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 44% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (6.7%) runs 45% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 52% of counties in Wisconsin. Trip origins here have higher average income than 18% of counties in Wisconsin. Crawford's median driver age is higher than 73% of counties in Wisconsin.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 3% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -22% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Crawford County, Wisconsin, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Crawford
Wisconsin
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,910
3,802
-49.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.6%
10.2%
-5.9%
Truck % (Highway)
15.2%
14.7%
+3.3%
Avg. Travel Time
32.6 min
32.2 min
+1.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,910 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Crawford carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Wisconsin, at roughly 374 trucks per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
Drivers on Crawford roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $64,547 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.2% on highways.
Approximately 33% of highway traffic and 20% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Crawford County, Wisconsin. 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 32.6 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)
