This page delivers traffic analytics for Dallas County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Dallas County, Missouri among 223 road miles divided in 3,096 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 380 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.
1,834
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,923
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,834 vehicles per day in Dallas County, Missouri that results in 447,485 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈163 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 36.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: At 1,834 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Dallas carries 67% less traffic than the state average of 5,631 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 447,485 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈163 million per year), about 0.3% of Missouri's statewide total. The average trip takes 36.4 minutes, 16% higher than the state level. Dallas carries more traffic than 42% of counties in Missouri. 89% of counties in Missouri have a shorter average travel time than Dallas's 36.4 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.
7,294
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.
40.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,312
A significant volume of traffic in Dallas County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,294 vehicles per day, 563% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,100 vehicles per day. That average covers 50 highway road miles divided in 367 segments (average segment length 723 ft), together carrying 278,203 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈102 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.6%, highway truck share is 28% lower than the state average, marking Dallas as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 10% of counties in Missouri see a lower highway truck share than Dallas's 9.6%. 13% of counties in Missouri see fewer highway trucks per day than Dallas's roughly 702.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,100
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,170
The non-highway road network in Dallas County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,100 vehicles per day, 85% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,294 vehicles per day. That average covers 172 non-highway road miles divided in 2,729 segments (average segment length 333 ft), together carrying 169,283 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈61.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 33% lower than on highways. Dallas's overall average travel time exceeds 89% of counties in Missouri. Dallas's average driver income exceeds 24% of counties in Missouri. The driver population here skews older than 78% of counties in Missouri.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Dallas County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Dallas
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,834
5,631
-67.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.4%
9.8%
-14.1%
Truck % (Highway)
9.6%
13.4%
-28.4%
Avg. Travel Time
36.4 min
31.3 min
+16.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,834 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Dallas have higher average income than 24% of counties in Missouri.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Dallas roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $55,923 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
Approximately 25% of highway traffic and 23% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Dallas County, Missouri. 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 8.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.6% on highways.
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)
