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Dunn County, North Dakota Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Dunn County, North Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Dunn County, North Dakota among 235 road miles divided in 1,210 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 1,024 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,045

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

16.7%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

49.3 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.

7.7%

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.

$94,381

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,045 vehicles per day in Dunn County, North Dakota that results in 399,857 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈146 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 49.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the North Dakota state averages: Dunn's average daily traffic volume is 6% lower than the state average - 2,045 vehicles per day against 2,174 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 399,857 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈146 million per year), about 2.3% of North Dakota's statewide total. The average trip takes 49.3 minutes, 33% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 27% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 87% of counties in North Dakota see less traffic than Dunn's 2,045 vehicles per day. On travel time, Dunn runs longer than 88% of counties in North Dakota.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,045

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

16.7%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

49.3 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.

7.7%

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.

$94,381

The non-highway road network in Dunn County, North Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,045 vehicles per day. That average covers 235 non-highway road miles divided in 1,210 segments (average segment length 1,024 ft), together carrying 399,857 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈146 million per year). Trucks constitute 16.7% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (7.7%) runs 29% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Dunn's overall average travel time exceeds 88% of counties in North Dakota. Trips here originate from the highest average driver income in North Dakota, at $94,381. Dunn's median driver age is higher than 21% of counties in North Dakota.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 6:00 AM–10:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 76% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 40% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -13% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Dunn County, North Dakota, 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

Dunn

North Dakota
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,045

2,174

-5.9%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

16.7%

11.1%

+50.9%

Truck % (Highway)

14.5%

Avg. Travel Time

49.3 min

37.0 min

+33.0%

How Dunn County compares

Dunn County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Dunn County sees 21.8% longer typical trips; it has the second busiest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.

Dunn County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the North Dakota average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Dunn County2,04516.7%399,85749.3 min7.7%
McKenzie County, North Dakota1,88617.7%901,12446.7 min7.3%
Stark County, North Dakota3,32513.2%922,18334.4 min11.7%
Mercer County, North Dakota1,10210.9%183,25030.4 min4.7%
Mountrail County, North Dakota1,82417.5%535,42750.3 min7.6%
North Dakota average2,17411.1%N/A37.0 min10.6%

Dunn County ranked within North Dakota

No other county-level area in North Dakota records a higher average driver income than Dunn County.

Where Dunn County sits among North 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.
MeasureDunn CountyNorth Dakota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,045#8 of 53
Average travel time49.3 min#7 of 53
Average driver income$94,381#1 of 53
Average driver age44.1 yrs#42 of 53

Dunn County ranks #1 of 53 on average driver income but #42 of 53 on average driver age - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

North DakotaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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