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Kittson County, Minnesota Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Kittson County, Minnesota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kittson County, Minnesota among 249 road miles divided in 1,720 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 765 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

661

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.

46.7 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.

55.2 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$70,986

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 661 vehicles per day in Kittson County, Minnesota that results in 144,328 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈52.7 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 46.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Minnesota state averages: Kittson sees 81% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (661 vehicles per day against 3,404), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 144,328 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈52.7 million per year), about 0.1% of Minnesota's statewide total. At 46.7 minutes, the average travel time is 45% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 70% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 3.2% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Kittson stands out as having the lowest traffic volume in Minnesota - 661 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 46.7 minutes is longer than 99% of counties in Minnesota.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

661

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.

46.7 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.

55.2 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$70,986

The non-highway road network in Kittson County, Minnesota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 661 vehicles per day. That average covers 249 non-highway road miles divided in 1,720 segments (average segment length 765 ft), together carrying 144,328 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈52.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.5% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (3.2%) runs 67% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 99% of counties in Minnesota see shorter overall travel times than Kittson. 23% of counties in Minnesota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Kittson. The driver population here skews older than 97% of counties in Minnesota.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Kittson County, Minnesota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Kittson

Minnesota
Average

Difference

Traffic

661

3,404

-80.6%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

10.5%

8.1%

+29.6%

Truck % (Highway)

10.3%

Avg. Travel Time

46.7 min

32.2 min

+44.9%

How Kittson County compares

Kittson County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Kittson County is 45.0% less congested and sees 40.4% longer typical trips; it has the quietest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.

Kittson County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Minnesota average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Kittson County66110.5%144,32846.7 min3.2%
Marshall County, Minnesota8239.1%303,41940.4 min3.7%
Pembina County, North Dakota77411.7%205,38230.1 min5.8%
Roseau County, Minnesota1,5209.8%346,04332.2 min6.5%
Walsh County, North Dakota1,08710.4%269,69630.4 min7.0%
Minnesota average3,4048.1%N/A32.2 min10.6%

Kittson County ranked within Minnesota

On average travel time, Kittson County is among the three highest county-level areas in Minnesota.

Where Kittson County sits among Minnesota's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureKittson CountyMinnesota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)661#87 of 87
Average travel time46.7 min#2 of 87
Average driver income$70,986#67 of 87
Average driver age55.2 yrs#4 of 87

Kittson County ranks #2 of 87 on average travel time but #87 of 87 on average daily traffic volume. Some of the longest trips in Minnesota on some of its emptiest roads - distance, not congestion, is what sets travel time here.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

MinnesotaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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