This page delivers traffic analytics for Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Manitowoc County, Wisconsin among 564 road miles divided in 10,716 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 278 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.
2,330
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 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.
8.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,524
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,330 vehicles per day in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin that results in 1,776,842 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈649 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Wisconsin state averages: At 2,330 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Manitowoc carries 39% less traffic than the state average of 3,802 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Manitowoc accounts for about 1.3% of Wisconsin's statewide total, at 1,776,842 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈649 million per year). The average trip takes 32.7 minutes, 2% higher than the state level. At 33% lower than the state level, the 8.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 52% of counties in Wisconsin see less traffic than Manitowoc's 2,330 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 32.7 minutes is longer than 54% 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.
10,152
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
52.0 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.
22.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,612
A significant volume of traffic in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,152 vehicles per day, 359% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,213 vehicles per day. That average covers 74 highway road miles divided in 158 segments (average segment length 2,485 ft), together carrying 776,793 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈284 million per year). 51% of counties in Wisconsin move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 19.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 32% higher than the state average, at 19.4% - positioning Manitowoc as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 89% of counties in Wisconsin. Manitowoc's highway truck count is higher than 68% of counties in Wisconsin, at roughly 1,971 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,213
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
8.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,605
The non-highway road network in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,213 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,152 vehicles per day. That average covers 490 non-highway road miles divided in 10,558 segments (average segment length 245 ft), together carrying 1,000,050 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈365 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 64% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (8.2%) runs 32% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 54% of counties in Wisconsin. 48% of counties in Wisconsin see lower average driver income among trip origins than Manitowoc. 66% of counties in Wisconsin have a younger driver population than Manitowoc.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Manitowoc
Wisconsin
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,330
3,802
-38.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.4%
10.2%
+22.2%
Truck % (Highway)
19.4%
14.7%
+32.0%
Avg. Travel Time
32.7 min
32.2 min
+1.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,330 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Manitowoc skews older than 66% of counties in Wisconsin.
Traffic volumes are typically 5% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,163 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 12.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.4% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.7 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)
