This page delivers traffic analytics for Kidder County, North Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kidder County, North Dakota among 157 road miles divided in 591 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 1,407 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.
592
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.1 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.
3.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,121
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 592 vehicles per day in Kidder County, North Dakota that results in 194,293 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈70.9 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 43.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Dakota state averages: Kidder sees 73% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (592 vehicles per day against 2,174), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 194,293 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈70.9 million per year), roughly 1.1% of North Dakota's statewide total. Journey times run 16% higher than the state level, at 43.1 minutes on average. Congestion runs 69% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 3.2% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 17% of counties in North Dakota see less traffic than Kidder's 592 vehicles per day. 69% of counties in North Dakota have a shorter average travel time than Kidder's 43.1 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.
2,178
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
62.5 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.
4.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,535
A significant volume of traffic in Kidder County, North Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,178 vehicles per day, 357% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 477 vehicles per day. That average covers 67 highway road miles divided in 40 segments (average segment length 8,839 ft), together carrying 155,646 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈56.8 million per year). By highway travel volume, Kidder outranks 59% of counties in North Dakota. Trucks constitute 18.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 18.6%, highway truck share is 28% higher than the state average, marking Kidder as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 97% of counties in North Dakota. 76% of counties in North Dakota see fewer highway trucks per day than Kidder's roughly 404.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
477
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.7 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.
3.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,150
The non-highway road network in Kidder County, North Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 477 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,178 vehicles per day. That average covers 91 non-highway road miles divided in 551 segments (average segment length 867 ft), together carrying 38,647 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈14.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 48% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 3.2% is 71% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Kidder's overall average travel time exceeds 69% of counties in North Dakota. 65% of counties in North Dakota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Kidder. The driver population here skews older than 35% of counties in North Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Kidder County, North Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Kidder
North Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
592
2,174
-72.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.8%
11.1%
+51.3%
Truck % (Highway)
18.6%
14.5%
+28.0%
Avg. Travel Time
43.1 min
37.0 min
+16.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 592 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Kidder carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 76% of counties in North Dakota, at roughly 404 per day.
Approximately 74% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Kidder County, North 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 16.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.6% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 73% 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)
