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Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota among 175 road miles divided in 824 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 1,122 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

539

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

10.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

38.7 min

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

38.0 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$50,068

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 539 vehicles per day in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota that results in 75,594 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈27.6 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 38.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the South Dakota state averages: Oglala Lakota's average daily traffic volume is 83% lower than the state average - 539 vehicles per day against 3,156 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 75,594 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈27.6 million per year), about 0.3% of South Dakota's statewide total. At 38.7 minutes, the average travel time is 19% higher than the state level. 8% of counties in South Dakota see less traffic than Oglala Lakota's 539 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 38.7 minutes is longer than 60% of counties in South Dakota.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

539

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

10.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

38.7 min

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

38.0 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$50,068

The non-highway road network in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 539 vehicles per day. That average covers 175 non-highway road miles divided in 824 segments (average segment length 1,122 ft), together carrying 75,594 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈27.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.2% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

60% of counties in South Dakota see shorter overall travel times than Oglala Lakota. Oglala Lakota also has the lowest average driver income in South Dakota among trip origins - $50,068. The driver population here skews older than 2% of counties in South Dakota.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Oglala Lakota

South Dakota
Average

Difference

Traffic

539

3,156

-82.9%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

10.2%

10.3%

-0.5%

Truck % (Highway)

13.6%

Avg. Travel Time

38.7 min

32.5 min

+19.1%

How Oglala Lakota County compares

Oglala Lakota County against nearby areas

Against the 4 nearest areas, Oglala Lakota County carries 52.7% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.

Oglala Lakota County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the South Dakota average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Oglala Lakota County53910.2%75,59438.7 minN/A
Bennett County, South Dakota55311.3%32,76934.8 minN/A
Sheridan County, Nebraska68913.5%81,07035.6 minN/A
Fall River County, South Dakota1,96112.0%254,57939.5 minN/A
Dawes County, Nebraska1,35512.6%123,72937.2 minN/A
South Dakota average3,15610.3%N/A32.5 min12.9%

Oglala Lakota County ranked within South Dakota

No county-level area in South Dakota records a lower average driver income than Oglala Lakota County.

Where Oglala Lakota County sits among South Dakota's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureOglala Lakota CountySouth Dakota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)539#61 of 66
Average travel time38.7 min#27 of 66
Average driver income$50,068#66 of 66
Average driver age38.0 yrs#65 of 66

Oglala Lakota County ranks #27 of 66 on average travel time but #66 of 66 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

South DakotaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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