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Guthrie County, Iowa Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Guthrie County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Guthrie County, Iowa among 234 road miles divided in 2,029 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 608 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.

1,518

Trucks

Trucks

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

8.9%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

33.1 min

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

51.4 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$81,712

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,518 vehicles per day in Guthrie County, Iowa that results in 258,318 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈94.3 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Iowa state averages: Guthrie's average daily traffic volume is 50% lower than the state average - 1,518 vehicles per day against 3,042 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 258,318 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈94.3 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Iowa's statewide total. At 33.1 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. 43% of counties in Iowa see less traffic than Guthrie's 1,518 vehicles per day. On travel time, Guthrie runs longer than 44% of counties in Iowa.

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.

1,518

Trucks

Trucks

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

8.9%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

33.1 min

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

51.4 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$81,712

The non-highway road network in Guthrie County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,518 vehicles per day. That average covers 234 non-highway road miles divided in 2,029 segments (average segment length 608 ft), together carrying 258,318 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈94.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.9% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Overall, average travel time here is longer than 44% of counties in Iowa. Guthrie's average driver income exceeds 83% of counties in Iowa. The driver population here skews older than 69% of counties in Iowa.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 72% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 11% above weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +40% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -45% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Guthrie County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +40% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Guthrie

Iowa
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,518

3,042

-50.1%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

8.9%

11.0%

-18.8%

Truck % (Highway)

16.1%

Avg. Travel Time

33.1 min

33.0 min

+0.2%

How Guthrie County compares

Guthrie County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Guthrie County moves 33.5% of the total daily travel and carries 31.1% less traffic on a typical road; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.

Guthrie County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Iowa average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Guthrie County1,5188.9%258,31833.1 minN/A
Audubon County, Iowa1,32212.2%150,31633.5 min4.6%
Greene County, Iowa9059.8%203,71141.5 min11.2%
Dallas County, Iowa3,93310.0%2,199,40327.6 min13.0%
Carroll County, Iowa2,6538.6%534,91434.4 min3.4%
Iowa average3,04211.0%N/A33.0 min11.4%

Guthrie County ranked within Iowa

Guthrie County sits in the top quarter of the Iowa field on average driver income, at #18 of 99.

Where Guthrie County sits among Iowa'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.
MeasureGuthrie CountyIowa rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,518#56 of 99
Average travel time33.1 min#56 of 99
Average driver income$81,712#18 of 99
Average driver age51.4 yrs#31 of 99

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

IowaDepartment 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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