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Eddy County, North Dakota Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Eddy County, North Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Eddy County, North Dakota among 82 road miles divided in 394 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 1,103 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

664

Trucks

11.4%

Average travel time

48.7 min

Congestion ratio

3.6%

Drivers’ average age

54.1 yrs

Drivers’ average income

$72,028

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 664 vehicles per day in Eddy County, North Dakota that results in 42,822 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈15.6 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 48.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the North Dakota state averages: Eddy sees 69% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (664 vehicles per day against 2,174), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 42,822 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈15.6 million per year), roughly 0.2% of North Dakota's statewide total. The average trip takes 48.7 minutes, 31% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 66% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 3.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Eddy's 664 vehicles per day outpaces 23% of counties in North Dakota. 87% of counties in North Dakota have a shorter average travel time than Eddy's 48.7 minutes.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

664

Trucks

11.4%

Average travel time

48.7 min

Congestion ratio

3.6%

Drivers’ average age

54.1 yrs

Drivers’ average income

$72,028

The non-highway road network in Eddy County, North Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 664 vehicles per day. That average covers 82 non-highway road miles divided in 394 segments (average segment length 1,103 ft), together carrying 42,822 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈15.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.4% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (3.6%) runs 67% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Eddy's overall average travel time exceeds 87% of counties in North Dakota. Trip origins here have higher average income than 29% of counties in North Dakota. Eddy's median driver age is higher than 77% of counties in North Dakota.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Eddy County, North Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Eddy

North Dakota
Average

Difference

Traffic

664

2,174

-69.5%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

11.4%

11.1%

+2.9%

Truck % (Highway)

14.5%

Avg. Travel Time

48.7 min

37.0 min

+31.4%

How Eddy County compares

Eddy County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Eddy County moves 29.5% of the total daily travel and is 38.9% less congested; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.

Eddy 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
Eddy County66411.4%42,82248.7 min3.6%
Foster County, North Dakota1,09410.2%96,66041.8 min5.3%
Nelson County, North Dakota52311.1%112,94242.2 min2.5%
Benson County, North Dakota64410.8%151,57535.4 min5.8%
Ramsey County, North Dakota1,75310.3%218,50130.1 min9.7%
North Dakota average2,17411.1%N/A37.0 min10.6%

Eddy County ranked within North Dakota

Average travel time places Eddy County #8 of 53 in North Dakota - the top quarter of the state.

Where Eddy 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.
MeasureEddy CountyNorth Dakota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)664#41 of 53
Average travel time48.7 min#8 of 53
Average driver income$72,028#38 of 53
Average driver age54.1 yrs#13 of 53

Eddy County ranks #8 of 53 on average travel time but #41 of 53 on average daily traffic volume - 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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