This page delivers traffic analytics for Pine County, Minnesota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Pine County, Minnesota among 550 road miles divided in 3,657 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 794 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.
1,603
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.5 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.
6.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,064
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,603 vehicles per day in Pine County, Minnesota that results in 1,407,427 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈514 million 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 31.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Minnesota state averages: Pine's average daily traffic volume is 53% lower than the state average - 1,603 vehicles per day against 3,404 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,407,427 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈514 million per year), roughly 1.0% of Minnesota's statewide total. The average trip takes 31.5 minutes, 2% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 6.4% is 39% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Pine's 1,603 vehicles per day outpaces 47% of counties in Minnesota. 24% of counties in Minnesota have a shorter average travel time than Pine's 31.5 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.
5,610
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
64.0 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.
19.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,054
A significant volume of traffic in Pine County, Minnesota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,610 vehicles per day, 298% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,410 vehicles per day. That average covers 118 highway road miles divided in 168 segments (average segment length 3,715 ft), together carrying 936,273 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈342 million per year). By highway travel volume, Pine outranks 78% of counties in Minnesota. Trucks constitute 12.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 23% higher than the state average, at 12.6% - positioning Pine as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Pine's highway truck share (12.6%) is higher than 61% of counties in Minnesota. Pine's highway truck count is higher than 78% of counties in Minnesota, at roughly 706 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,410
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.9 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.
5.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,078
The non-highway road network in Pine County, Minnesota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,410 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,610 vehicles per day. That average covers 432 non-highway road miles divided in 3,489 segments (average segment length 653 ft), together carrying 471,153 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈172 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 45% lower than the highway network. At 40% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 5.8% signals easier movement on local roads. Pine's overall average travel time exceeds 24% of counties in Minnesota. Trip origins here have higher average income than 17% of counties in Minnesota. Pine's median driver age is higher than 56% of counties in Minnesota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Pine County, Minnesota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Pine
Minnesota
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,603
3,404
-52.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.7%
8.1%
+32.3%
Truck % (Highway)
12.6%
10.3%
+22.7%
Avg. Travel Time
31.5 min
32.2 min
-2.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,603 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Pine carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 78% of counties in Minnesota, at roughly 706 per day.
Drivers on Pine roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,064 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 34% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Pine County, Minnesota. 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 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 10.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.6% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.5 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)
