This page delivers traffic analytics for Goodhue County, Minnesota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Goodhue County, Minnesota among 597 road miles divided in 5,506 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 573 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.
2,862
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
8.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,873
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,862 vehicles per day in Goodhue County, Minnesota that results in 1,746,535 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈637 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 33.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Minnesota state averages: At 2,862 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Goodhue carries 16% less traffic than the state average of 3,404 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Goodhue accounts for about 1.3% of Minnesota's statewide total, at 1,746,535 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈637 million per year). The average trip takes 33.6 minutes, 4% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 18% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Goodhue carries more traffic than 80% of counties in Minnesota. 52% of counties in Minnesota have a shorter average travel time than Goodhue's 33.6 minutes.
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.
8,997
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.2 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.
18.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$94,232
A significant volume of traffic in Goodhue County, Minnesota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,997 vehicles per day, 368% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,924 vehicles per day. That average covers 108 highway road miles divided in 730 segments (average segment length 783 ft), together carrying 1,053,706 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈385 million per year). By highway travel volume, Goodhue outranks 84% of counties in Minnesota. Trucks constitute 13.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.8%, highway truck share is 34% higher than the state average, marking Goodhue as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 75% of counties in Minnesota see a lower highway truck share than Goodhue's 13.8%. Goodhue's highway truck count is higher than 84% of counties in Minnesota, at roughly 1,241 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,924
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
7.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,684
The non-highway road network in Goodhue County, Minnesota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,924 vehicles per day, 79% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,997 vehicles per day. That average covers 489 non-highway road miles divided in 4,776 segments (average segment length 541 ft), together carrying 692,829 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈253 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 43% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (7.2%) runs 26% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 52% of counties in Minnesota see shorter overall travel times than Goodhue. 85% of counties in Minnesota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Goodhue. 43% of counties in Minnesota have a younger driver population than Goodhue.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Goodhue County, Minnesota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Goodhue
Minnesota
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,862
3,404
-15.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.4%
8.1%
+41.5%
Truck % (Highway)
13.8%
10.3%
+34.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.6 min
32.2 min
+4.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,862 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Goodhue's highway truck share of 13.8% is higher than 75% of counties in Minnesota.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 27% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Goodhue County, Minnesota. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 87% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 11.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.8% on highways.
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)
