This page delivers traffic analytics for Itasca County, Minnesota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Itasca County, Minnesota among 729 road miles divided in 5,235 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 735 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.
2,429
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.
31.0 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.
7.1%
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.
$68,709
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,429 vehicles per day in Itasca County, Minnesota that results in 1,140,665 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈416 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Minnesota state averages: Itasca's average daily traffic volume is 29% lower than the state average - 2,429 vehicles per day against 3,404 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Itasca accounts for about 0.8% of Minnesota's statewide total, at 1,140,665 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈416 million per year). The average trip takes 31.0 minutes, 4% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 33% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 74% of counties in Minnesota see less traffic than Itasca's 2,429 vehicles per day. 22% of counties in Minnesota have a shorter average travel time than Itasca's 31.0 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.
7,668
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
13.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,992
A significant volume of traffic in Itasca County, Minnesota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,668 vehicles per day, 470% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,345 vehicles per day. That average covers 121 highway road miles divided in 898 segments (average segment length 709 ft), together carrying 561,607 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈205 million per year). By highway travel volume, Itasca outranks 65% of counties in Minnesota. Trucks constitute 9.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.5%, highway truck share is 7% lower than the state average, marking Itasca as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 26% of counties in Minnesota. Itasca's highway truck count is higher than 34% of counties in Minnesota, at roughly 728 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,345
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.9 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.
5.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,814
The non-highway road network in Itasca County, Minnesota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,345 vehicles per day, 82% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,668 vehicles per day. That average covers 608 non-highway road miles divided in 4,337 segments (average segment length 741 ft), together carrying 579,058 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈211 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 35% fewer trucks by share. At 41% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 5.7% signals easier movement on local roads. 22% of counties in Minnesota see shorter overall travel times than Itasca. Itasca's average driver income exceeds 13% of counties in Minnesota. 87% of counties in Minnesota have a younger driver population than Itasca.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Itasca County, Minnesota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Itasca
Minnesota
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,429
3,404
-28.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.8%
8.1%
-3.2%
Truck % (Highway)
9.5%
10.3%
-7.4%
Avg. Travel Time
31.0 min
32.2 min
-3.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,429 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Itasca carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 34% of counties in Minnesota, at roughly 728 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.0 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 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.5% 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)
