This page delivers traffic analytics for Hand County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hand County, South Dakota among 127 road miles divided in 585 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 1,142 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.
1,533
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,997
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,533 vehicles per day in Hand County, South Dakota that results in 111,554 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈40.7 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 39.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: At 1,533 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Hand carries 51% 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 111,554 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈40.7 million per year), roughly 0.5% of South Dakota's statewide total. At 39.4 minutes, the average travel time is 22% higher than the state level. Hand carries more traffic than 68% of counties in South Dakota. Its average travel time of 39.4 minutes is longer than 62% 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.
2,784
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,392
A significant volume of traffic in Hand County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,784 vehicles per day, 305% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 688 vehicles per day. That average covers 31 highway road miles divided in 236 segments (average segment length 703 ft), together carrying 63,273 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈23.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.0%) is 3% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Hand serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 48% of counties in South Dakota see a lower highway truck share than Hand's 14.0%. Hand's highway truck count is higher than 40% of counties in South Dakota, at roughly 391 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
688
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,410
The non-highway road network in Hand County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 688 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,784 vehicles per day. That average covers 95 non-highway road miles divided in 349 segments (average segment length 1,439 ft), together carrying 48,281 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈17.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 25% lower than on highways. Hand's overall average travel time exceeds 62% of counties in South Dakota. 77% of counties in South Dakota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Hand. Hand's median driver age is higher than 88% of counties in South Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Hand County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hand
South Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,533
3,156
-51.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.5%
10.3%
+21.7%
Truck % (Highway)
14.0%
13.6%
+3.3%
Avg. Travel Time
39.4 min
32.5 min
+21.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,533 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Hand carries more traffic than 68% of counties in South Dakota, averaging 1,533 vehicles per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 70% above the daily average.
Drivers on Hand roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $76,997 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hand 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 39.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 12.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.0% 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)
