This page delivers traffic analytics for Haakon County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Haakon County, South Dakota among 136 road miles divided in 421 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 1,705 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.
700
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,495
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 700 vehicles per day in Haakon County, South Dakota that results in 69,143 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈25.2 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 49.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: At 700 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Haakon carries 78% less traffic than the state average of 3,156 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 69,143 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈25.2 million per year), roughly 0.3% of South Dakota's statewide total. The average trip takes 49.2 minutes, 52% higher than the state level. 20% of counties in South Dakota see less traffic than Haakon's 700 vehicles per day. On travel time, Haakon runs longer than 91% of counties in South Dakota.
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.
359
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
103.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,355
A significant volume of traffic in Haakon County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 359 vehicles per day, 54% less than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 782 vehicles per day. That average covers 56 highway road miles divided in 81 segments (average segment length 3,643 ft), together carrying 19,288 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 20.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 47% higher than the state average, at 20.0% - positioning Haakon as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 98% of counties in South Dakota see a lower highway truck share than Haakon's 20.0%. Haakon also moves the lowest raw count of highway trucks in South Dakota, at roughly 69 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
782
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,462
The non-highway road network in Haakon County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 782 vehicles per day, 118% more than the average highway in the same area, which carries 359 vehicles per day. That average covers 80 non-highway road miles divided in 340 segments (average segment length 1,243 ft), together carrying 49,855 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈18.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 40% fewer trucks by share. Haakon's overall average travel time exceeds 91% of counties in South Dakota. 23% of counties in South Dakota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Haakon. 95% of counties in South Dakota have a younger driver population than Haakon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 88% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 13% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +22% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
March is the quietest month, with volumes -27% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Haakon County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +22% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Haakon
South Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
700
3,156
-77.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.1%
10.3%
+37.5%
Truck % (Highway)
20.0%
13.6%
+47.0%
Avg. Travel Time
49.2 min
32.5 min
+51.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 700 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Haakon carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in South Dakota, at roughly 69 trucks per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 49.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 100% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Haakon County, South Dakota. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 14.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 20.0% on highways.
Drivers on Haakon roads have a median age of 56 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,495 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 22% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in March, averaging 512 vehicles per day - a 27% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 88% above the daily average.
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)
