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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day3,876 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 10.3% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 33.6 min |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 48.3 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $66,113 |
Our data shows 3,876 vehicles per day on the average road in Davison County, South Dakota, and 566,972 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈207 million per year) across its 231 miles of monitored roads. About 1 in 10 vehicles is a truck, in line with South Dakota (10.3%).
Davison's average daily traffic volume is 23% higher than the state average - 3,876 vehicles per day against 3,156 - suggesting more traffic load per road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network, that travel is about 2.3% of South Dakota's statewide total. 92% of counties in South Dakota see less traffic than Davison's 3,876 vehicles per day.
Journey times here (33.6 minutes on average) closely track the state level. On travel time, Davison runs shorter than 71% of counties in South Dakota.
| Traffic | vehicles per day5,769 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 15.1% |
| Average travel time | 34.8 min |
| Drivers’ average age | 48.5 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $68,873 |
Highways carry about half of all travel in Davison County, South Dakota, 48% of vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 5,769 vehicles per day, 55% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,733 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 25% of the monitored road miles (57 miles, 186 segments), so they carry more than their share: 272,143 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈99.3 million per year).
By highway travel volume, Davison outranks 69% of counties in South Dakota.
At 15.1%, highway truck share is 11% higher than the state average. The highway traffic mix is typical for South Dakota: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
By truck concentration, highways here outrank 65% of counties in South Dakota. 83% of counties in South Dakota see fewer highway trucks per day than Davison's roughly 872.
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,733 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 5.9% |
| Average travel time | 33.5 min |
| Drivers’ average age | 48.2 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $65,056 |
Local roads carry about half of all travel in Davison County, South Dakota, 52% of vehicle-miles. On the average non-highway road, that comes to 3,733 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 75% of the monitored road miles (174 miles in 2,472 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 294,829 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈108 million per year). About 1 in 17 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (5.9%).
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 61% fewer trucks by share.
68% of counties in South Dakota see higher average driver income among trip origins than Davison. 68% of counties in South Dakota have an older driver population than Davison.
Of the four measures, average daily traffic per road differs most: Davison County runs 23% above the South Dakota average.
| Metric | Davison County | South Dakota average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 3,876 | 3,156 | +22.8% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 10.3% | 10.3% | +0.4% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 15.1% | 13.6% | +11.3% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 33.6 min | 32.5 min | +3.4% |
Against the 4 nearest areas, Davison County carries 275.6% more traffic on a typical road and moves 2.5 times the total daily travel; it has the busiest roads of the five. Bigger and busier at once: more road than the areas around it and heavier traffic on it, which makes it the centre of gravity for travel in this part of the map.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison County | 3,876 | 10.3% | 566,972 | 33.6 min | N/A |
| Hanson County, South Dakota | 944 | 15.1% | 319,897 | 30.0 min | N/A |
| Aurora County, South Dakota | 1,109 | 15.5% | 376,657 | 37.3 min | N/A |
| Sanborn County, South Dakota | 1,255 | 12.2% | 140,889 | 39.7 min | N/A |
| Douglas County, South Dakota | 820 | 9.7% | 72,714 | 41.5 min | N/A |
| South Dakota average | 3,156 | 10.3% | N/A | 32.5 min | 12.9% |
Average daily traffic volume places Davison County #6 of 66 in South Dakota - the top quarter of the state.
| Measure | Davison County | South Dakota rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 3,876 | #6 of 66 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 272,143 | #16 of 49 |
| Truck share on highways | 15.1% | #18 of 49 |
| Highway trucks per day | 872 | #9 of 49 |
| Average travel time | 33.6 min | #47 of 66 |
| Average driver income | $66,113 | #45 of 66 |
| Average driver age | 48.3 yrs | #45 of 66 |
On their busiest stretches, the three busiest roads in Davison County carry 17,639 vehicles a day on average, 4.6 times the typical road in the county (3,876).
Sanborn Boulevard is the busiest road, at 20,627 vehicles a day, 893 of them trucks (4.3%). Purple Heart Memorial Highway carries the most trucks, 1,949 a day (17.1% of its traffic), although it ranks #5 for all traffic.
Trips using Purple Heart Memorial Highway are long: a median of 47.5 minutes against 33.6 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
Freight stands out on Purple Heart Memorial Highway: trucks are 17.1% of the traffic there, against 10.3% county-wide.
1st Avenue is busy with cars rather than freight: only 4.1% of its traffic is trucks, against 10.3% county-wide.
A main artery: Sanborn Boulevard's busiest stretch carries 5.3 times the county average; trucks are 4.3% of it, below the county-wide 10.3%.
On its busiest stretch, Burr Street carries 4.5 times the county average; trucks are 5.5% of it, below the county-wide 10.3%.
1st Avenue peaks at 14,926 vehicles a day, 3.9 times the county average; trucks are 4.1% of it, below the county-wide 10.3%.
Havens Avenue carries 3.3 times the county average at its busiest, 686 of them trucks (5.4%, below the county-wide 10.3%).
Purple Heart Memorial Highway carries 2.9 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 47.5 minutes.
At 2.3 times the county average, Ohlman Street draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $65,385 in household income.
The average monitored road in Davison carries 3,876 vehicles per day, 23% more than the South Dakota average of 3,156.
Davison carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 83% of counties in South Dakota, at roughly 872 per day.
Drivers on Davison roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,113, 13% below the South Dakota average.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Davison County, South Dakota. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
The average trip in Davison takes 33.6 minutes, about the same as the South Dakota average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and a long afternoon plateau from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM - about 61% above the daily average.
Trucks make up about 10.3% of all traffic in Davison County, South Dakota, rising to 15.1% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Sanborn Boulevard carries the most, 20,627 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Burr Street (17,364), 1st Avenue (14,926), Havens Avenue (12,721), Purple Heart Memorial Highway (11,421). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
Purple Heart Memorial Highway, with about 1,949 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 17.1% of its 11,421 vehicles.
About 20,627 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 893 trucks (4.3%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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