This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, South Dakota among 450 road miles divided in 5,110 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 465 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.
3,089
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.6 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.
11.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$96,117
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,089 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, South Dakota that results in 1,425,504 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈520 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 27.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: Lincoln sees 2% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,089 vehicles per day against 3,156), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lincoln accounts for about 5.8% of South Dakota's statewide total, at 1,425,504 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈520 million per year). Journey times run 15% lower than the state level, at 27.6 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 11.5% is 11% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lincoln's 3,089 vehicles per day outpaces 88% of counties in South Dakota. 5% of counties in South Dakota have a shorter average travel time than Lincoln's 27.6 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.
10,007
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,302
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,007 vehicles per day, 240% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,942 vehicles per day. That average covers 62 highway road miles divided in 106 segments (average segment length 3,080 ft), together carrying 564,036 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈206 million per year). No more than 4 other counties in South Dakota move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 14.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.8%, highway truck share is 9% higher than the state average, marking Lincoln as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Lincoln's highway truck share (14.8%) is higher than 56% of counties in South Dakota. Lincoln also moves the highest raw count of highway trucks in South Dakota, at roughly 1,354 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,942
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.4 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.
11.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$99,602
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,942 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,007 vehicles per day. That average covers 388 non-highway road miles divided in 5,004 segments (average segment length 410 ft), together carrying 861,468 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈314 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 62% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (11.5%) runs 10% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 5% of counties in South Dakota see shorter overall travel times than Lincoln. Trips here originate from the highest average driver income in South Dakota, at $96,117. Lincoln's median driver age is higher than 15% of counties in South Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 88% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 2% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +13% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -20% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +13% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
South Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,089
3,156
-2.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.3%
10.3%
-9.8%
Truck % (Highway)
14.8%
13.6%
+9.3%
Avg. Travel Time
27.6 min
32.5 min
-14.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,089 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Lincoln has the highest average driver income of any county in South Dakota, at $96,117.
Approximately 57% of highway traffic and 23% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lincoln 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 13% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,474 vehicles per day - a 20% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 27.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 88% 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)
