This page delivers traffic analytics for Davison County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Davison County, South Dakota among 231 road miles divided in 2,658 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 459 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.
3,876
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.
33.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,113
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,876 vehicles per day in Davison County, South Dakota that results in 566,972 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈207 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 33.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: 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. Network-wide, Davison accounts for about 2.3% of South Dakota's statewide total, at 566,972 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈207 million per year). At 33.6 minutes, the average travel time is 3% higher than the state level. 92% of counties in South Dakota see less traffic than Davison's 3,876 vehicles per day. On travel time, Davison runs longer than 29% of counties in South Dakota.
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.
5,769
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,873
A significant volume of traffic in Davison County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. 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. That average covers 57 highway road miles divided in 186 segments (average segment length 1,628 ft), together carrying 272,143 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈99.3 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 69% of counties in South Dakota. Trucks constitute 15.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 11% higher than the state average, at 15.1% - positioning Davison as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Davison's highway truck share (15.1%) is higher than 65% of counties in South Dakota. By raw truck volume, Davison carries more highway trucks than 83% of counties in South Dakota.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,733
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,056
The non-highway road network in Davison County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,733 vehicles per day, 35% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,769 vehicles per day. That average covers 174 non-highway road miles divided in 2,472 segments (average segment length 371 ft), together carrying 294,829 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈108 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 61% lower than on highways. Davison's overall average travel time exceeds 29% of counties in South Dakota. Davison's average driver income exceeds 32% of counties in South Dakota. 32% of counties in South Dakota have a younger driver population than Davison.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Davison County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Davison
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%
How Davison County compares
Davison County against nearby areas
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.
Davison County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the South Dakota average for scale.
Davison County sits in the top quarter of the South Dakota field on average daily traffic volume, at #6 of 66.
Where Davison County sits among South Dakota's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,876 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Davison skews older than 32% of counties in South Dakota.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Davison County, South Dakota. 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 10.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.1% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 61% above the daily average.
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 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
