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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day1,083 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 11.5% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 37.3 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 5.5% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 45.1 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $78,143 |
Our data shows 1,083 vehicles per day on the average road in Richland County, North Dakota, and 485,681 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈177 million per year) across its 453 miles of monitored roads. Trucks are 11.5% of traffic, close to the 11.1% across North Dakota.
Richland's average daily traffic volume is 50% lower than the state average - 1,083 vehicles per day against 2,174 - suggesting less traffic load per road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 2.8% of North Dakota's statewide total of vehicle-miles. Richland carries more traffic than 65% of counties in North Dakota.
At 37.3 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. 50% of counties in North Dakota have a shorter average travel time than Richland's 37.3 minutes.
At 48% lower than the state level, the 5.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - fewer delays make delivery windows more reliable.
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,120 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 14.7% |
| Average travel time | 44.9 min |
| Congestion ratio | 5.1% |
| Drivers’ average age | 43.1 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $81,447 |
Highways carry about half of all travel in Richland County, North Dakota, 51% of vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 2,120 vehicles per day, 115% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 988 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 27% of the monitored road miles (122 miles, 225 segments), so they carry more than their share: 248,698 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈90.8 million per year).
By highway travel volume, Richland outranks 74% of counties in North Dakota.
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.7%) is in line with the state average for similar road classifications. The highway traffic mix is typical for North Dakota: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
50% of counties in North Dakota see a lower highway truck share than Richland's 14.7%. 62% of counties in North Dakota see fewer highway trucks per day than Richland's roughly 312.
| Traffic | vehicles per day988 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8.1% |
| Average travel time | 36.6 min |
| Congestion ratio | 5.6% |
| Drivers’ average age | 46.7 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $75,269 |
Local roads carry about half of all travel in Richland County, North Dakota, 49% of vehicle-miles. A typical local road sees 988 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 73% of the monitored road miles (331 miles in 2,470 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 236,982 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈86.5 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 8.1%.
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 45% lower than the highway network.
The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.6% is 48% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average.
Richland's average driver income is higher than 52% of counties in North Dakota. Richland's median driver age is lower than 69% of counties in North Dakota.
The average daily traffic per road sets Richland County apart: 50% below the North Dakota average. The other measures stay close to the average.
| Metric | Richland County | North Dakota average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 1,083 | 2,174 | -50.2% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 11.5% | 11.1% | +3.5% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 14.7% | 14.5% | +1.4% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 37.3 min | 37.0 min | +0.7% |
Against the 4 nearest areas, Richland County moves 2.5 times the total daily travel; it has the second 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County | 1,083 | 11.5% | 485,681 | 37.3 min | 5.5% |
| Wilkin County, Minnesota | 1,091 | 13.4% | 451,712 | 36.5 min | 5.4% |
| Sargent County, North Dakota | 1,079 | 9.2% | 107,490 | 32.2 min | 4.1% |
| Ransom County, North Dakota | 922 | 9.1% | 119,336 | 34.2 min | 4.0% |
| Traverse County, Minnesota | 942 | 10.5% | 93,327 | 41.9 min | 4.0% |
| North Dakota average | 2,174 | 11.1% | N/A | 37.0 min | 10.6% |
| Measure | Richland County | North Dakota rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 1,083 | #19 of 53 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 248,698 | #10 of 35 |
| Truck share on highways | 14.7% | #18 of 35 |
| Highway trucks per day | 312 | #14 of 35 |
| Average travel time | 37.3 min | #27 of 53 |
| Average driver income | $78,143 | #26 of 53 |
| Average driver age | 45.1 yrs | #37 of 53 |
The three busiest roads in Richland County average 4,306 vehicles a day, 4.0 times the county average of 1,083 across all its monitored roads.
Dakota Avenue is the busiest road, at 4,618 vehicles a day, 212 of them trucks (4.6%). I 29 carries the most trucks, 633 a day (15.8% of its traffic), although it ranks #3 for all traffic.
I 29 carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 52.4 minutes against 37.3 county-wide.
Dakota Avenue is busy with cars rather than freight: only 4.6% of its traffic is trucks, against 11.5% county-wide.
Drivers on 6th Street Southwest are noticeably older, with a median age of 53.2 against 45.1 across the county.
Dakota Avenue carries 4.3 times the county average at its busiest, 212 of them trucks (4.6%, below the county-wide 11.5%).
ND 210 carries 4.0 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 29.4 minutes.
At 3.7 times the county average, I 29 draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $84,735 in household income.
The busiest stretch of 11th Street carries 3.6 times the county average; trucks are 3.5% of it, below the county-wide 11.5%.
On its busiest stretch, ND 13 carries 3.5 times the county average; trucks are 11.2% of it, in line with the county-wide 11.5%.
6th Street Southwest carries 47% more than the county average at its busiest, 216 of them trucks (13.6%, above the county-wide 11.5%).
The average monitored road in Richland carries 1,083 vehicles per day, 50% less than the North Dakota average of 2,174.
Richland carries more traffic than 65% of counties in North Dakota, averaging 1,083 vehicles per day.
Trucks make up about 11.5% of all traffic in Richland County, North Dakota, rising to 14.7% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: a long morning plateau from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and a long afternoon plateau from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM - about 68% above the daily average.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Richland County, North Dakota. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
Dakota Avenue carries the most, 4,618 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by ND 210 (4,283), I 29 (4,018), 11th Street (3,867), ND 13 (3,756). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
I 29, with about 633 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 15.8% of its 4,018 vehicles.
About 4,618 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 212 trucks (4.6%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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