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Sawyer County, Wisconsin Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sawyer County, Wisconsin among 329 road miles divided in 2,586 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 672 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.

1,900

Trucks

Trucks

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

8.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

27.0 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.

8.0%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

57.0 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$62,699

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,900 vehicles per day in Sawyer County, Wisconsin that results in 465,241 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈170 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 27.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Wisconsin state averages: Sawyer sees 50% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,900 vehicles per day against 3,802), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 465,241 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈170 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Wisconsin's statewide total. The average trip takes 27.0 minutes, 16% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 36% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Sawyer's 1,900 vehicles per day outpaces 32% of counties in Wisconsin. It also posts the lowest average travel time in Wisconsin, at 27.0 minutes.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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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.

1,900

Trucks

Trucks

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

8.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

27.0 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.

8.0%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

57.0 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$62,699

The non-highway road network in Sawyer County, Wisconsin supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,900 vehicles per day. That average covers 329 non-highway road miles divided in 2,586 segments (average segment length 672 ft), together carrying 465,241 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈170 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.2% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (8.0%) runs 34% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, Sawyer has the lowest average travel time in Wisconsin, at 27.0 minutes. Trip origins here have higher average income than 13% of counties in Wisconsin. 90% of counties in Wisconsin have a younger driver population than Sawyer.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 96% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 10% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +28% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -26% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Sawyer County, Wisconsin, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +28% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Sawyer

Wisconsin
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,900

3,802

-50.0%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

8.2%

10.2%

-19.8%

Truck % (Highway)

14.7%

Avg. Travel Time

27.0 min

32.2 min

-16.0%

How Sawyer County compares

Sawyer County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Sawyer County sees 19.6% shorter typical trips; it has the busiest roads of the five.

Sawyer County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Wisconsin average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Sawyer County1,9008.2%465,24127.0 min8.0%
Rusk County, Wisconsin1,7689.1%305,48530.1 min8.1%
Washburn County, Wisconsin1,65510.8%592,96936.1 min6.9%
Price County, Wisconsin1,89010.7%283,41333.7 min8.4%
Bayfield County, Wisconsin1,66110.9%418,90534.5 min8.5%
Wisconsin average3,80210.2%N/A32.2 min12.6%

Sawyer County ranked within Wisconsin

No county-level area in Wisconsin records a lower average travel time than Sawyer County.

Where Sawyer County sits among Wisconsin'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.
MeasureSawyer CountyWisconsin rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,900#49 of 72
Average travel time27.0 min#72 of 72
Average driver income$62,699#63 of 72
Average driver age57.0 yrs#8 of 72

The two ends of this table sit far apart: #8 of 72 on average driver age, against #72 of 72 on average travel time.

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

WisconsinDepartment 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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