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Sargent County, North Dakota Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Sargent County, North Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sargent County, North Dakota among 130 road miles divided in 759 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 903 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,079

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

9.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

32.2 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.

4.1%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

49.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$83,127

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,079 vehicles per day in Sargent County, North Dakota that results in 107,490 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈39.2 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the North Dakota state averages: Sargent's average daily traffic volume is 50% lower than the state average - 1,079 vehicles per day against 2,174 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 107,490 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈39.2 million per year), roughly 0.6% of North Dakota's statewide total. At 32.2 minutes, the average travel time is 13% lower than the state level. At 61% lower than the state level, the 4.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Sargent's 1,079 vehicles per day outpaces 62% of counties in North Dakota. On travel time, Sargent runs longer than 15% of counties in North Dakota.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Analytical insight

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,079

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

9.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

32.2 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.

4.1%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

49.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$83,127

The non-highway road network in Sargent County, North Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,079 vehicles per day. That average covers 130 non-highway road miles divided in 759 segments (average segment length 903 ft), together carrying 107,490 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈39.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.2% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 62% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.1% signals easier movement on local roads. 15% of counties in North Dakota see shorter overall travel times than Sargent. Sargent's average driver income exceeds 69% of counties in North Dakota. 54% of counties in North Dakota have a younger driver population than Sargent.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 82% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 41% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +50% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -46% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Sargent County, North Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +50% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Sargent

North Dakota
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,079

2,174

-50.4%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

9.2%

11.1%

-16.8%

Truck % (Highway)

14.5%

Avg. Travel Time

32.2 min

37.0 min

-13.2%

How Sargent County compares

Sargent County against nearby areas

Nothing in this table sets Sargent County sharply apart from the 4 areas nearest to it, though it has the second busiest roads of the five.

Sargent County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the North Dakota average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Sargent County1,0799.2%107,49032.2 min4.1%
Ransom County, North Dakota9229.1%119,33634.2 min4.0%
Marshall County, South Dakota5799.0%77,51730.9 minN/A
Richland County, North Dakota1,08311.5%485,68137.3 min5.5%
Dickey County, North Dakota90410.7%111,39637.5 min5.3%
North Dakota average2,17411.1%N/A37.0 min10.6%

Sargent County ranked within North Dakota

Average travel time places Sargent County #45 of 53 in North Dakota - the bottom quarter of the state.

Where Sargent County sits among North Dakota's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureSargent CountyNorth Dakota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,079#21 of 53
Average travel time32.2 min#45 of 53
Average driver income$83,127#17 of 53
Average driver age49.8 yrs#25 of 53

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

North DakotaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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