This page delivers traffic analytics for North Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for North Dakota among 12,931 road miles divided in 80,664 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 846 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.
2,174
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.
37.0 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.
10.6%
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.
$84,497
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,174 vehicles per day in North Dakota that results in 17,549,252 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈6.4 billion 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 37.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: North Dakota sees 69% lower average daily traffic volume than the national average (2,174 vehicles per day against 6,986), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 17,549,252 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈6.4 billion per year), about 0.2% of the national total. The average trip takes 37.0 minutes, 11% higher than the national level. Congestion runs 44% lower than the national level, at a ratio of 10.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. At 2,174 vehicles per day, North Dakota posts the lowest average traffic volume nationwide. 98% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than North Dakota's 37.0 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.
2,580
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.
44.3 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.
10.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,399
A significant volume of traffic in North Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,580 vehicles per day, 21% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,129 vehicles per day. That average covers 2,973 highway road miles divided in 8,139 segments (average segment length 1,929 ft), together carrying 7,516,639 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.7 billion per year). Trucks constitute 14.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 11% higher than the national average, at 14.5% - positioning North Dakota as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. North Dakota's highway truck share (14.5%) is higher than 64% of states nationwide. At roughly 367 trucks per day, North Dakota carries the lowest volume of highway trucks nationwide.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,129
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.4 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.
10.8%
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.
$83,364
The non-highway road network in North Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,129 vehicles per day, 17% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,580 vehicles per day. That average covers 9,958 non-highway road miles divided in 72,525 segments (average segment length 725 ft), together carrying 10,032,607 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.7 billion per year). Trucks constitute 8.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 41% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.8% is 41% lower than the national level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the national average. 98% of states nationwide see shorter overall travel times than North Dakota. North Dakota's average driver income exceeds 48% of states nationwide. North Dakota's median driver age is higher than 8% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 66% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 26% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +15% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In North Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +15% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
North Dakota
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,174
6,986
-68.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.1%
9.3%
+18.6%
Truck % (Highway)
14.5%
13.1%
+10.9%
Avg. Travel Time
37.0 min
33.3 min
+11.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,174 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - North Dakota carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any state nationwide, at roughly 367 trucks per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 66% above the daily average.
Drivers on North Dakota roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $84,497 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.0 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)
