
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Stutsman County, North Dakota
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day1,862 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 14.0% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 37.2 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 8.3% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 49.8 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $72,046 |
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A typical monitored road in Stutsman County, North Dakota sees 1,862 vehicles per day, while its 482 miles of monitored roads together handle 562,742 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈205 million per year). Trucks are 14.0% of traffic, more than the 11.1% across North Dakota.
Busier roads than 83% of counties in North Dakota
At 1,862 vehicles per day, the average road in Stutsman carries somewhat less traffic than the state average of 2,174 (14% less) - a factor worth weighing in site selection and logistics planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 3.2% of North Dakota's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 83% of counties in North Dakota see less traffic than Stutsman's 1,862 vehicles per day.
Journey times here (37.2 minutes on average) closely track the state level. 54% of counties in North Dakota have a longer average travel time than Stutsman's 37.2 minutes.
The congestion ratio of 8.3% is 22% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - relevant for traffic control and delivery planning.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Stutsman County, North Dakota
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,277 |
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| Trucks | 17.8% |
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| Average travel time | 46.1 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 5.4% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 51.3 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $73,884 |
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Highways carry more than half of all travel in Stutsman County, North Dakota (68% of vehicle-miles). The average highway carries 2,277 vehicles per day, 28% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,776 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 35% of the monitored road miles (171 miles, 421 segments), so they carry more than their share: 383,996 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈140 million per year).
By highway travel volume, Stutsman outranks 79% of counties in North Dakota.
Higher highway truck share than 78% of counties in North Dakota
At 17.8%, highway truck share is 23% higher than the state average. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
78% of counties in North Dakota see a lower highway truck share than Stutsman's 17.8%. 74% of counties in North Dakota see fewer highway trucks per day than Stutsman's roughly 405.

Non-highway Traffic in Stutsman County, North Dakota
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,776 |
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| Trucks | 5.9% |
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| Average travel time | 35.3 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 8.9% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 49.5 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $70,536 |
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A significant share of driving in Stutsman County, North Dakota, 32% of vehicle-miles, happens on local roads. The average non-highway road carries 1,776 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 65% of the monitored road miles (312 miles in 2,026 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 178,745 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈65.2 million per year). Trucks make up 5.9% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 17 vehicles.
Drivers from lower-income areas than 69% of counties in North Dakota
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 67% lower than on highways.
Non-highway congestion (8.9%) runs 18% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow.
Stutsman's average driver income is lower than 69% of counties in North Dakota. Stutsman's median driver age is higher than 52% of counties in North Dakota.