This page delivers traffic analytics for Ramsey County, North Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ramsey County, North Dakota among 252 road miles divided in 1,307 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 1,019 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.
1,753
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.1 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.
9.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,019
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,753 vehicles per day in Ramsey County, North Dakota that results in 218,501 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈79.8 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 30.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Dakota state averages: At 1,753 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Ramsey carries 19% less traffic than the state average of 2,174 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 218,501 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈79.8 million per year), roughly 1.2% of North Dakota's statewide total. At 30.1 minutes, the average travel time is 19% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 9.7% is 8% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 77% of counties in North Dakota see less traffic than Ramsey's 1,753 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 30.1 minutes is longer than 4% of counties in North 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.
1,228
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.0 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.
3.8%
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.
$69,509
A significant volume of traffic in Ramsey County, North Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,228 vehicles per day, 36% less than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,933 vehicles per day. That average covers 85 highway road miles divided in 333 segments (average segment length 1,351 ft), together carrying 88,163 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈32.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.7%) is 12% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Ramsey serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 24% of counties in North Dakota see a lower highway truck share than Ramsey's 12.7%. 9% of counties in North Dakota see fewer highway trucks per day than Ramsey's roughly 156.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,933
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.8 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.
11.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,546
The non-highway road network in Ramsey County, North Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,933 vehicles per day, 57% more than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,228 vehicles per day. That average covers 167 non-highway road miles divided in 974 segments (average segment length 906 ft), together carrying 130,337 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 32% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (11.8%) runs 9% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. 4% of counties in North Dakota see shorter overall travel times than Ramsey. 33% of counties in North Dakota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Ramsey. 48% of counties in North Dakota have a younger driver population than Ramsey.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Ramsey County, North Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ramsey
North Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,753
2,174
-19.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.3%
11.1%
-7.2%
Truck % (Highway)
12.7%
14.5%
-12.4%
Avg. Travel Time
30.1 min
37.0 min
-18.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,753 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Ramsey's average travel time of 30.1 minutes is longer than 4% of counties in North Dakota.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Ramsey County, North Dakota. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Ramsey roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $73,019 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 10.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.7% on highways.
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)
