This page delivers traffic analytics for Moody County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Moody County, South Dakota among 223 road miles divided in 1,428 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 825 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.
972
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,904
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 972 vehicles per day in Moody County, South Dakota that results in 405,366 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈148 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 37.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: At 972 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Moody carries 69% less traffic than the state average of 3,156 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 405,366 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈148 million per year), roughly 1.7% of South Dakota's statewide total. At 37.6 minutes, the average travel time is 16% higher than the state level. Moody carries more traffic than 42% of counties in South Dakota. On travel time, Moody runs longer than 52% of counties in South 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.
5,638
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
53.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,530
A significant volume of traffic in Moody County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,638 vehicles per day, 656% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 746 vehicles per day. That average covers 51 highway road miles divided in 66 segments (average segment length 4,051 ft), together carrying 299,447 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈109 million per year). 73% of counties in South Dakota move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 14.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.1%, highway truck share is 4% higher than the state average, marking Moody as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 50% of counties in South Dakota. Moody's highway truck count is higher than 88% of counties in South Dakota, at roughly 795 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
746
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,362
The non-highway road network in Moody County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 746 vehicles per day, 87% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,638 vehicles per day. That average covers 173 non-highway road miles divided in 1,362 segments (average segment length 669 ft), together carrying 105,919 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈38.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 44% lower than the highway network. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 52% of counties in South Dakota. 92% of counties in South Dakota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Moody. 12% of counties in South Dakota have a younger driver population than Moody.
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 81% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +15% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -27% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Moody County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +15% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Moody
South Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
972
3,156
-69.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.5%
10.3%
+21.3%
Truck % (Highway)
14.1%
13.6%
+3.8%
Avg. Travel Time
37.6 min
32.5 min
+15.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 972 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Moody carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 88% of counties in South Dakota, at roughly 795 per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 15% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 711 vehicles per day - a 27% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 12.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.1% on highways.
Drivers on Moody roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $81,904 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 80% of highway traffic and 33% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Moody 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.
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 81% 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)
