This page delivers traffic analytics for La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for La Crosse County, Wisconsin among 451 road miles divided in 6,383 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 373 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.
4,834
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.9 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.
14.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,797
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,834 vehicles per day in La Crosse County, Wisconsin that results in 2,020,117 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈737 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Wisconsin state averages: La Crosse's average daily traffic volume is 27% higher than the state average - 4,834 vehicles per day against 3,802 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,020,117 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈737 million per year), roughly 1.5% of Wisconsin's statewide total. Journey times run 7% lower than the state level, at 29.9 minutes on average. At 18% higher than the state level, the 14.8% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. La Crosse carries more traffic than 92% of counties in Wisconsin. 14% of counties in Wisconsin have a shorter average travel time than La Crosse's 29.9 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.
12,965
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.4 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.
25.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,730
A significant volume of traffic in La Crosse County, Wisconsin utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 12,965 vehicles per day, 229% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,936 vehicles per day. That average covers 91 highway road miles divided in 635 segments (average segment length 754 ft), together carrying 975,122 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈356 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 56% of counties in Wisconsin. Trucks constitute 13.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.3%) is 10% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates La Crosse serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 40% of counties in Wisconsin. La Crosse's highway truck count is higher than 60% of counties in Wisconsin, at roughly 1,724 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,936
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
13.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,528
The non-highway road network in La Crosse County, Wisconsin supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,936 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 12,965 vehicles per day. That average covers 360 non-highway road miles divided in 5,748 segments (average segment length 331 ft), together carrying 1,044,996 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈381 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 60% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (13.6%) runs 12% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 14% of counties in Wisconsin. 72% of counties in Wisconsin see lower average driver income among trip origins than La Crosse. The driver population here skews older than 6% of counties in Wisconsin.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 80% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 27% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In La Crosse County, Wisconsin, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
La Crosse
Wisconsin
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,834
3,802
+27.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.2%
10.2%
-9.5%
Truck % (Highway)
13.3%
14.7%
-9.5%
Avg. Travel Time
29.9 min
32.2 min
-7.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,834 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in La Crosse skews older than 6% of counties in Wisconsin.
Drivers on La Crosse roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $79,797 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,386 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside La Crosse County, Wisconsin. 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 9.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.3% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 80% 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)
