This page delivers traffic analytics for Harrison County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Harrison County, Iowa among 328 road miles divided in 2,179 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 794 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.
2,050
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,841
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,050 vehicles per day in Harrison County, Iowa that results in 854,649 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈312 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 35.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Iowa state averages: Harrison's average daily traffic volume is 33% lower than the state average - 2,050 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 854,649 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈312 million per year), roughly 1.0% of Iowa's statewide total. The average trip takes 35.6 minutes, 8% higher than the state level. Harrison carries more traffic than 68% of counties in Iowa. 76% of counties in Iowa have a shorter average travel time than Harrison's 35.6 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.
5,236
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
60.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,122
A significant volume of traffic in Harrison County, Iowa utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,236 vehicles per day, 184% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,846 vehicles per day. That average covers 74 highway road miles divided in 131 segments (average segment length 2,976 ft), together carrying 531,797 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈194 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 75% of counties in Iowa. Trucks constitute 19.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 24% higher than the state average, at 19.9% - positioning Harrison as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 75% of counties in Iowa see a lower highway truck share than Harrison's 19.9%. Harrison's highway truck count is higher than 71% of counties in Iowa, at roughly 1,042 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,846
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,696
The non-highway road network in Harrison County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,846 vehicles per day, 65% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,236 vehicles per day. That average covers 254 non-highway road miles divided in 2,048 segments (average segment length 654 ft), together carrying 322,852 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈118 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 60% fewer trucks by share. 76% of counties in Iowa see shorter overall travel times than Harrison. Harrison's average driver income exceeds 79% of counties in Iowa. Harrison's median driver age is higher than 45% of counties in Iowa.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Harrison County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Harrison
Iowa
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,050
3,042
-32.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.4%
11.0%
+39.6%
Truck % (Highway)
19.9%
16.1%
+23.6%
Avg. Travel Time
35.6 min
33.0 min
+7.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,050 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Harrison carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 71% of counties in Iowa, at roughly 1,042 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 15.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.9% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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 81% above the daily average.
Drivers on Harrison roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $79,841 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 41% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Harrison County, Iowa. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
