This page delivers traffic analytics for Dickinson County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Dickinson County, Michigan among 173 road miles divided in 2,219 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 413 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.
3,800
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 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.
9.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,786
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,800 vehicles per day in Dickinson County, Michigan that results in 475,208 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈173 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: At 3,800 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Dickinson carries 51% less traffic than the state average of 7,697 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Dickinson accounts for about 0.2% of Michigan's statewide total, at 475,208 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈173 million per year). At 34.6 minutes, the average travel time is 3% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 50% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.2% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Dickinson's 3,800 vehicles per day outpaces 51% of counties in Michigan. On travel time, Dickinson runs longer than 70% of counties in Michigan.
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.
9,860
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.7 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.
13.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,728
A significant volume of traffic in Dickinson County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,860 vehicles per day, 335% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,266 vehicles per day. That average covers 25 highway road miles divided in 448 segments (average segment length 299 ft), together carrying 204,723 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈74.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 34% lower than the state average, at 7.9% - positioning Dickinson as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Dickinson's highway truck share (7.9%) is higher than 8% of counties in Michigan. Dickinson's highway truck count is higher than 36% of counties in Michigan, at roughly 783 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,266
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 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.
8.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,934
The non-highway road network in Dickinson County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,266 vehicles per day, 77% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,860 vehicles per day. That average covers 148 non-highway road miles divided in 1,771 segments (average segment length 441 ft), together carrying 270,485 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈98.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 7% lower than on highways. At 55% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.2% signals easier movement on local roads. Dickinson's overall average travel time exceeds 70% of counties in Michigan. Dickinson's average driver income exceeds 43% of counties in Michigan. Dickinson's median driver age is higher than 70% of counties in Michigan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Dickinson County, Michigan, 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
Dickinson
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,800
7,697
-50.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.6%
7.7%
-0.8%
Truck % (Highway)
7.9%
12.0%
-33.6%
Avg. Travel Time
34.6 min
33.6 min
+3.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,800 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Dickinson's average travel time of 34.6 minutes is longer than 70% of counties in Michigan.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 12% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 3,275 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Dickinson roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,786 - 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 5:00 PM in the evening - about 77% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.9% on highways.
Approximately 10% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Dickinson County, Michigan. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
