This page delivers traffic analytics for Lawrence County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lawrence County, South Dakota among 271 road miles divided in 3,301 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 434 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.
3,425
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.8 min
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.
$68,474
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,425 vehicles per day in Lawrence County, South Dakota that results in 848,596 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈310 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 28.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: At 3,425 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lawrence carries 9% more traffic than the state average of 3,156 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 848,596 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈310 million per year), about 3.5% of South Dakota's statewide total. At 28.8 minutes, the average travel time is 11% lower than the state level. Lawrence carries more traffic than 91% of counties in South Dakota. 6% of counties in South Dakota have a shorter average travel time than Lawrence's 28.8 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.
7,041
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.
31.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,396
A significant volume of traffic in Lawrence County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,041 vehicles per day, 139% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,943 vehicles per day. That average covers 91 highway road miles divided in 388 segments (average segment length 1,237 ft), together carrying 505,672 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈185 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 88% of counties in South Dakota. Trucks constitute 10.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 21% lower than the state average, at 10.8% - positioning Lawrence as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 12% of counties in South Dakota. 69% of counties in South Dakota see fewer highway trucks per day than Lawrence's roughly 758.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,943
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,856
The non-highway road network in Lawrence County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,943 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,041 vehicles per day. That average covers 180 non-highway road miles divided in 2,913 segments (average segment length 327 ft), together carrying 342,924 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈125 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 38% lower than on highways. 6% of counties in South Dakota see shorter overall travel times than Lawrence. Trip origins here have higher average income than 42% of counties in South Dakota. The driver population here skews older than 55% of counties in South Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 85% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 3% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +42% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -32% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lawrence County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +42% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lawrence
South Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,425
3,156
+8.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.1%
10.3%
-11.6%
Truck % (Highway)
10.8%
13.6%
-20.8%
Avg. Travel Time
28.8 min
32.5 min
-11.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,425 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lawrence carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 69% of counties in South Dakota, at roughly 758 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 85% above the daily average.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lawrence County, South 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 9.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.8% on highways.
Drivers on Lawrence roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $68,474 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.8 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)
