This page delivers traffic analytics for Dakota County, Nebraska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Dakota County, Nebraska among 125 road miles divided in 1,612 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 409 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.
2,788
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,667
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,788 vehicles per day in Dakota County, Nebraska that results in 357,471 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 28.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Nebraska state averages: At 2,788 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Dakota carries 23% less traffic than the state average of 3,598 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Dakota accounts for about 0.7% of Nebraska's statewide total, at 357,471 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈130 million per year). At 28.9 minutes, the average travel time is 12% lower than the state level. Dakota carries more traffic than 86% of counties in Nebraska. Its average travel time of 28.9 minutes is longer than 1% of counties in Nebraska.
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.
4,804
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,859
A significant volume of traffic in Dakota County, Nebraska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,804 vehicles per day, 93% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,486 vehicles per day. That average covers 32 highway road miles divided in 210 segments (average segment length 808 ft), together carrying 138,139 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈50.4 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 53% of counties in Nebraska. Trucks constitute 12.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 32% lower than the state average, at 12.0% - positioning Dakota as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Dakota's highway truck share (12.0%) is higher than 23% of counties in Nebraska. By raw truck volume, Dakota carries more highway trucks than 58% of counties in Nebraska.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,486
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,559
The non-highway road network in Dakota County, Nebraska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,486 vehicles per day, 48% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,804 vehicles per day. That average covers 93 non-highway road miles divided in 1,402 segments (average segment length 349 ft), together carrying 219,333 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈80.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 24% fewer trucks by share. 1% of counties in Nebraska see shorter overall travel times than Dakota. Trip origins here have higher average income than 76% of counties in Nebraska. 9% of counties in Nebraska have a younger driver population than Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
May is the quietest month, with volumes -25% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Dakota County, Nebraska, 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
Dakota
Nebraska
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,788
3,598
-22.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.3%
11.5%
-11.0%
Truck % (Highway)
12.0%
17.6%
-31.6%
Avg. Travel Time
28.9 min
33.0 min
-12.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,788 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Dakota skews older than 9% of counties in Nebraska.
Drivers on Dakota roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $75,667 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 41% of highway traffic and 22% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Dakota County, Nebraska. 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 28.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.0% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 12% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in May, averaging 2,104 vehicles per day - a 25% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
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)
