This page delivers traffic analytics for Sauk County, Wisconsin. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sauk County, Wisconsin among 561 road miles divided in 6,056 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 489 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.
3,594
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 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.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,779
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,594 vehicles per day in Sauk County, Wisconsin that results in 1,926,837 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈703 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Wisconsin state averages: Sauk's average daily traffic volume is 5% lower than the state average - 3,594 vehicles per day against 3,802 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,926,837 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈703 million per year), roughly 1.4% of Wisconsin's statewide total. At 32.6 minutes, the average travel time is 1% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 11.2% is 11% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Sauk carries more traffic than 79% of counties in Wisconsin. 51% of counties in Wisconsin have a shorter average travel time than Sauk's 32.6 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.
11,759
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
46.2 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.
23.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,916
A significant volume of traffic in Sauk County, Wisconsin utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,759 vehicles per day, 270% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,176 vehicles per day. That average covers 74 highway road miles divided in 295 segments (average segment length 1,330 ft), together carrying 921,276 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈336 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 54% of counties in Wisconsin. Trucks constitute 19.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (19.2%) is 31% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Sauk serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 88% of counties in Wisconsin. By raw truck volume, Sauk carries more highway trucks than 77% of counties in Wisconsin.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,176
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.9 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.
10.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,724
The non-highway road network in Sauk County, Wisconsin supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,176 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,759 vehicles per day. That average covers 486 non-highway road miles divided in 5,761 segments (average segment length 446 ft), together carrying 1,005,561 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈367 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 58% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (10.6%) runs 13% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 51% of counties in Wisconsin. Trip origins here have higher average income than 55% of counties in Wisconsin. 49% of counties in Wisconsin have a younger driver population than Sauk.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 76% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 0% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +19% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -20% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Sauk County, Wisconsin, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +19% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Sauk
Wisconsin
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,594
3,802
-5.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.4%
10.2%
+31.8%
Truck % (Highway)
19.2%
14.7%
+31.0%
Avg. Travel Time
32.6 min
32.2 min
+1.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,594 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Sauk carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 77% of counties in Wisconsin, at roughly 2,264 per day.
Drivers on Sauk roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $75,779 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 13.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.2% on highways.
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 76% 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)
