What is the average daily traffic volume?

The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,909 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.

How does Tripp's driver age compare to other counties in South Dakota?

The driver population in Tripp skews older than 77% of counties in South Dakota.

What are the typical driver demographics?

Drivers on Tripp roads have a median age of 53 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,376 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.

What percentage of traffic is "pass-through" versus locally originating?

Approximately 6% of measured traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Tripp County, South Dakota.

What is the typical travel time for drivers?

The average travel time for drivers is 34.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.

What are the peak traffic hours?

Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily average.

Tripp County, South Dakota Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Tripp County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Tripp County, South Dakota among 137 road miles divided in 688 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 1,049 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

1,909

Trucks

10.2%

Average travel time

34.7 min

Drivers’ average age

52.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

$56,376

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,909 vehicles per day in Tripp County, South Dakota that results in 129,806 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.4 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insightWhen compared to the South Dakota state averages: At 1,909 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Tripp carries 39% less traffic than the state average of 3,156 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Tripp accounts for about 0.5% of South Dakota's statewide total, at 129,806 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.4 million per year). The average trip takes 34.7 minutes, 7% higher than the state level. By volume, Tripp's 1,909 vehicles per day outpaces 74% of counties in South Dakota. On travel time, Tripp runs longer than 40% of counties in South Dakota.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Analytical insightN/A

Non-highway traffic

Traffic

1,909

Trucks

10.2%

Average travel time

34.7 min

Drivers’ average age

52.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

$56,376

The non-highway road network in Tripp County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,909 vehicles per day. That average covers 137 non-highway road miles divided in 688 segments (average segment length 1,049 ft), together carrying 129,806 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.2% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insightOverall, average travel time here is longer than 40% of counties in South Dakota. 11% of counties in South Dakota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Tripp. 77% of counties in South Dakota have a younger driver population than Tripp.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insightIn Tripp County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Tripp

South Dakota
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,909

3,156

-39.5%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

10.2%

10.3%

-0.9%

Truck % (Highway)

13.6%

Avg. Travel Time

34.7 min

32.5 min

+6.8%

How Tripp County compares

Tripp County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Tripp County carries 115.0% more traffic on a typical road; it has the busiest roads of the five.

Tripp County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the South Dakota average for scale.
Area	Average daily traffic	Truck share	Daily vehicle-miles	Average travel time	Congestion ratio
Tripp County	1,909	10.2%	129,806	34.7 min	N/A
Keya Paha County, Nebraska	165	15.9%	5,175	42.3 min	N/A
Gregory County, South Dakota	782	10.2%	117,284	31.9 min	N/A
Todd County, South Dakota	1,242	12.6%	110,800	38.4 min	N/A
Lyman County, South Dakota	1,362	18.2%	571,253	37.0 min	N/A
South Dakota average	3,156	10.3%	N/A	32.5 min	12.9%

Tripp County ranked within South Dakota

Average driver income places Tripp County #59 of 66 in South Dakota - the bottom quarter of the state.

Where Tripp County sits among South 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.
Measure	Tripp County	South Dakota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)	1,909	#18 of 66
Average travel time	34.7 min	#40 of 66
Average driver income	$56,376	#59 of 66
Average driver age	52.8 yrs	#16 of 66

The two ends of this table sit far apart: #16 of 66 on average driver age, against #59 of 66 on average driver income.

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

South Dakota Department 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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Tripp County, South Dakota Traffic Counts

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Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

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Trucks

Average travel time

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average income

Analytical insight

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

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South Dakota
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Difference

Traffic

Truck % (Total Traffic)

Truck % (Highway)

Avg. Travel Time

How Tripp County compares

Tripp County against nearby areas

Tripp County ranked within South Dakota

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