This page delivers traffic analytics for Red Lake County, Minnesota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Red Lake County, Minnesota among 148 road miles divided in 1,073 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 731 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.
1,038
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.
36.2 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.
5.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,486
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,038 vehicles per day in Red Lake County, Minnesota that results in 142,185 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈51.9 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Minnesota state averages: At 1,038 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Red Lake carries 70% less traffic than the state average of 3,404 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 142,185 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈51.9 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Minnesota's statewide total. At 36.2 minutes, the average travel time is 12% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 50% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 5.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Red Lake's 1,038 vehicles per day outpaces 13% of counties in Minnesota. 70% of counties in Minnesota have a shorter average travel time than Red Lake's 36.2 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.
3,347
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.8 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.
11.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,445
A significant volume of traffic in Red Lake County, Minnesota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,347 vehicles per day, 337% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 766 vehicles per day. That average covers 19 highway road miles divided in 113 segments (average segment length 910 ft), together carrying 58,557 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈21.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.5%) is 3% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Red Lake serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 39% of counties in Minnesota. 15% of counties in Minnesota see fewer highway trucks per day than Red Lake's roughly 352.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
766
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.2 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.
4.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,890
The non-highway road network in Red Lake County, Minnesota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 766 vehicles per day, 77% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,347 vehicles per day. That average covers 129 non-highway road miles divided in 960 segments (average segment length 710 ft), together carrying 83,628 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈30.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 32% fewer trucks by share. At 53% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.6% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 70% of counties in Minnesota. Red Lake's average driver income exceeds 21% of counties in Minnesota. Red Lake's median driver age is higher than 58% of counties in Minnesota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Red Lake County, Minnesota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Red Lake
Minnesota
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,038
3,404
-69.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.5%
8.1%
+5.7%
Truck % (Highway)
10.5%
10.3%
+2.5%
Avg. Travel Time
36.2 min
32.2 min
+12.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,038 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Red Lake carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 15% of counties in Minnesota, at roughly 352 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 8.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.5% on highways.
Drivers on Red Lake roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,486 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 91% above the daily average.
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)
