This page delivers traffic analytics for Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lafayette County, Wisconsin among 343 road miles divided in 3,324 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 545 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.
1,355
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.9 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.
6.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,113
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,355 vehicles per day in Lafayette County, Wisconsin that results in 451,719 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈165 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Wisconsin state averages: Lafayette's average daily traffic volume is 64% lower than the state average - 1,355 vehicles per day against 3,802 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lafayette accounts for about 0.3% of Wisconsin's statewide total, at 451,719 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈165 million per year). Journey times run 15% higher than the state level, at 36.9 minutes on average. Congestion runs 51% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 6.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 3% of counties in Wisconsin see less traffic than Lafayette's 1,355 vehicles per day. On travel time, Lafayette runs longer than 92% of counties in Wisconsin.
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.
4,754
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
54.5 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.
10.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,448
A significant volume of traffic in Lafayette County, Wisconsin utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,754 vehicles per day, 267% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,297 vehicles per day. That average covers 23 highway road miles divided in 56 segments (average segment length 2,147 ft), together carrying 109,186 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈39.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (15.0%) is 2% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Lafayette serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 63% of counties in Wisconsin see a lower highway truck share than Lafayette's 15.0%. By raw truck volume, Lafayette carries more highway trucks than 25% of counties in Wisconsin.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,297
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.6 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.
6.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,506
The non-highway road network in Lafayette County, Wisconsin supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,297 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,754 vehicles per day. That average covers 320 non-highway road miles divided in 3,268 segments (average segment length 518 ft), together carrying 342,533 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈125 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 37% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (6.0%) runs 50% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Lafayette's overall average travel time exceeds 92% of counties in Wisconsin. Trip origins here have higher average income than 41% of counties in Wisconsin. Lafayette's median driver age is higher than 23% of counties in Wisconsin.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 16% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lafayette County, Wisconsin, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lafayette
Wisconsin
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,355
3,802
-64.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.8%
10.2%
+6.1%
Truck % (Highway)
15.0%
14.7%
+2.0%
Avg. Travel Time
36.9 min
32.2 min
+14.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,355 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Lafayette skews older than 23% of counties in Wisconsin.
Traffic volumes are typically 8% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 1,134 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 81% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lafayette 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 10.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.0% on highways.
Drivers on Lafayette roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,113 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
