This page delivers traffic analytics for LaMoure County, North Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for LaMoure County, North Dakota among 177 road miles divided in 1,022 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 915 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.
717
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.8 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.
4.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,829
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 717 vehicles per day in LaMoure County, North Dakota that results in 118,607 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈43.3 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 35.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Dakota state averages: LaMoure's average daily traffic volume is 67% lower than the state average - 717 vehicles per day against 2,174 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 118,607 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈43.3 million per year), about 0.7% of North Dakota's statewide total. At 35.8 minutes, the average travel time is 3% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 62% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 4.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 33% of counties in North Dakota see less traffic than LaMoure's 717 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 35.8 minutes is longer than 38% of counties in North Dakota.
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.
1,645
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
53.5 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.
3.9%
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.
$65,211
A significant volume of traffic in LaMoure County, North Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,645 vehicles per day, 175% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 598 vehicles per day. That average covers 24 highway road miles divided in 116 segments (average segment length 1,114 ft), together carrying 40,370 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈14.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.5%) is in line with the state average for similar road classifications. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 44% of counties in North Dakota. LaMoure's highway truck count is higher than 44% of counties in North Dakota, at roughly 238 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
598
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.
33.6 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.
4.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,160
The non-highway road network in LaMoure County, North Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 598 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,645 vehicles per day. That average covers 153 non-highway road miles divided in 906 segments (average segment length 890 ft), together carrying 78,236 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈28.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 35% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.0% is 63% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 38% of counties in North Dakota see shorter overall travel times than LaMoure. Trip origins here have higher average income than 35% of counties in North Dakota. 81% of counties in North Dakota have a younger driver population than LaMoure.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 86% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 11% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +17% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
April is the quietest month, with volumes -56% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In LaMoure County, North Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +17% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
LaMoure
North Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
717
2,174
-67.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.1%
11.1%
+0.4%
Truck % (Highway)
14.5%
14.5%
-0.3%
Avg. Travel Time
35.8 min
37.0 min
-3.3%
How LaMoure County compares
LaMoure County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, LaMoure County is 36.8% less congested and carries 37.3% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.
LaMoure County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the North Dakota average for scale.
LaMoure County sits in the bottom quarter of the North Dakota field on highway travel volume, at #29 of 35.
Where LaMoure County sits among North Dakota'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.
Measure
LaMoure County
North Dakota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
717
#36 of 53
Highway vehicle-miles per day
40,370
#29 of 35
Truck share on highways
14.5%
#20 of 35
Highway trucks per day
238
#20 of 35
Average travel time
35.8 min
#33 of 53
Average driver income
$73,829
#35 of 53
Average driver age
55.4 yrs
#11 of 53
LaMoure County ranks #11 of 53 on average driver age but #29 of 35 on highway travel volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 717 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
LaMoure carries more traffic than 33% of counties in North Dakota, averaging 717 vehicles per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 17% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in April, averaging 318 vehicles per day - a 56% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 11.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.5% on highways.
Approximately 24% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside LaMoure 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 86% 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)
