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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day1,483 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 10.4% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 32.7 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 5.8% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 53.2 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $74,539 |
The average monitored road in Otter Tail County, Minnesota carries 1,483 vehicles per day. Across its 1,357 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 2,091,978 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈764 million per year). At 10.4%, the truck share runs above the 8.1% across Minnesota: about 1 in 10 vehicles.
Otter Tail sees 56% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,483 vehicles per day against 3,404), suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 1.5% of Minnesota's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 63% of counties in Minnesota see more traffic than Otter Tail's 1,483 vehicles per day.
The average trip takes 32.7 minutes, on par with the state level. Its average travel time of 32.7 minutes is shorter than 56% of counties in Minnesota.
Congestion runs 45% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 5.8%, which means smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,545 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 15.2% |
| Average travel time | 46.0 min |
| Congestion ratio | 8.2% |
| Drivers’ average age | 50.6 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $72,246 |
Travel in Otter Tail County, Minnesota splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (47% of vehicle-miles) on highways. The average highway carries 3,545 vehicles per day, 162% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,353 vehicles per day.
That comes from just 15% of the monitored road miles: 202 miles in 667 segments, carrying 986,719 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈360 million per year).
That is more highway travel volume than 81% of counties in Minnesota.
At 15.2%, highway truck share is 48% higher than the state average. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
By truck concentration, highways here outrank 85% of counties in Minnesota. 60% of counties in Minnesota see fewer highway trucks per day than Otter Tail's roughly 537.
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,353 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 6.2% |
| Average travel time | 31.9 min |
| Congestion ratio | 5.6% |
| Drivers’ average age | 54.2 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $75,535 |
Travel in Otter Tail County, Minnesota splits roughly evenly, with about half of it (53% of vehicle-miles) on local roads. The average non-highway road carries 1,353 vehicles per day.
Spread over 1,156 miles and 10,586 segments, 85% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 1,105,259 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈403 million per year). About 1 in 16 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (6.2%).
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 59% lower than on highways.
At 42% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 5.6% signals easier movement on local roads.
Otter Tail's average driver income is lower than 52% of counties in Minnesota. Otter Tail's median driver age is higher than 86% of counties in Minnesota.
The average daily traffic per road sets Otter Tail County apart: 56% below the Minnesota average. Its highway truck share, by contrast, is 48% above.
| Metric | Otter Tail County | Minnesota average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 1,483 | 3,404 | -56.4% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 10.4% | 8.1% | +29.2% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 15.2% | 10.3% | +47.7% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 32.7 min | 32.2 min | +1.4% |
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Otter Tail County moves 2.5 times the total daily travel and is 23.6% less congested; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. It is bigger rather than busier: the extra travel comes from carrying more road, not from heavier roads.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail County | 1,483 | 10.4% | 2,091,978 | 32.7 min | 5.8% |
| Becker County, Minnesota | 1,720 | 7.1% | 964,329 | 34.7 min | 7.7% |
| Wadena County, Minnesota | 1,837 | 8.5% | 372,828 | 36.1 min | 7.5% |
| Wilkin County, Minnesota | 1,091 | 13.4% | 451,712 | 36.5 min | 5.4% |
| Douglas County, Minnesota | 2,806 | 10.7% | 1,554,217 | 34.1 min | 9.7% |
| Minnesota average | 3,404 | 8.1% | N/A | 32.2 min | 10.6% |
Average driver age places Otter Tail County #13 of 87 in Minnesota - the top quarter of the state.
| Measure | Otter Tail County | Minnesota rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 1,483 | #55 of 87 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 986,719 | #16 of 81 |
| Truck share on highways | 15.2% | #13 of 81 |
| Highway trucks per day | 537 | #33 of 81 |
| Average travel time | 32.7 min | #49 of 87 |
| Average driver income | $74,539 | #46 of 87 |
| Average driver age | 53.2 yrs | #13 of 87 |
The three busiest roads in Otter Tail County average 11,383 vehicles a day, 7.7 times the county average of 1,483 across all its monitored roads.
I 94 leads with 14,528 vehicles a day, 2,206 of them trucks (15.2%). It also carries the most trucks.
Trips using I 94 are long: a median of 61.2 minutes against 32.7 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
Few trucks use Union Avenue: 4.9% of its traffic, under half the county's 10.4%.
I 94 is a trunk route for the county, carrying 9.8 times the county average on its busiest stretch; trucks are 15.2% of it, above the county-wide 10.4%.
Travel on Union Avenue's busiest stretch runs 23% over free-flow time, against 6% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
Ash Avenue Northwest is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 21% longer than at free-flow speed, against 6% county-wide.
Lincoln Avenue carries 5.4 times the county average at its busiest, 326 of them trucks (4.1%, below the county-wide 10.4%).
Trips on 3rd Avenue Southeast are short, a median 22.8 minutes against 32.7 county-wide, so it mostly serves local errands and commutes.
US 10 carries through traffic: the median trip using it lasts 46.9 minutes, against 32.7 for the county.
Petal Drive peaks at 6,297 vehicles a day, 4.2 times the county average; trucks are 8.8% of it, below the county-wide 10.4%.
The average monitored road in Otter Tail carries 1,483 vehicles per day, 56% less than the Minnesota average of 3,404.
Otter Tail's highway truck share of 15.2% is higher than 85% of counties in Minnesota.
Trucks make up about 10.4% of all traffic in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, rising to 15.2% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Drivers on Otter Tail roads have a median age of 53 years, older than the Minnesota average of 46, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $74,539, 24% below the Minnesota average.
The average trip in Otter Tail takes 32.7 minutes, about the same as the Minnesota average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and a long afternoon plateau from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM - about 84% above the daily average.
I 94 carries the most, 14,528 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Union Avenue (10,720), Ash Avenue Northwest (8,902), Lincoln Avenue (7,936), 3rd Avenue Southeast (7,921). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
I 94, with about 2,206 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 15.2% of its 14,528 vehicles.
About 14,528 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 2,206 trucks (15.2%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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