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Turner County, South Dakota Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Turner County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Turner County, South Dakota among 215 road miles divided in 1,602 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 709 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.

812

Trucks

Trucks

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

7.6%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

37.8 min

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

48.6 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$76,670

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 812 vehicles per day in Turner County, South Dakota that results in 152,128 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.5 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the South Dakota state averages: Turner sees 74% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (812 vehicles per day against 3,156), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 152,128 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.5 million per year), about 0.6% of South Dakota's statewide total. At 37.8 minutes, the average travel time is 17% higher than the state level. Turner carries more traffic than 31% of counties in South Dakota. Its average travel time of 37.8 minutes is longer than 54% of counties in South Dakota.

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.

812

Trucks

Trucks

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

7.6%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

37.8 min

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

48.6 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$76,670

The non-highway road network in Turner County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 812 vehicles per day. That average covers 215 non-highway road miles divided in 1,602 segments (average segment length 709 ft), together carrying 152,128 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.6% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

54% of counties in South Dakota see shorter overall travel times than Turner. Turner's average driver income exceeds 74% of counties in South Dakota. Turner's median driver age is higher than 35% of counties in South Dakota.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Turner County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Turner

South Dakota
Average

Difference

Traffic

812

3,156

-74.3%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

7.6%

10.3%

-26.2%

Truck % (Highway)

13.6%

Avg. Travel Time

37.8 min

32.5 min

+16.5%

How Turner County compares

Turner County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Turner County carries 61.4% less traffic on a typical road and moves 23.8% of the total daily travel; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.

Turner County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the South Dakota average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Turner County8127.6%152,12837.8 minN/A
Lincoln County, South Dakota3,0899.3%1,425,50427.6 min11.5%
McCook County, South Dakota1,00413.9%496,44634.6 minN/A
Yankton County, South Dakota2,7266.8%395,21530.7 minN/A
Clay County, South Dakota1,6078.6%244,63531.7 min8.8%
South Dakota average3,15610.3%N/A32.5 min12.9%

Turner County ranked within South Dakota

Where Turner 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.
MeasureTurner CountySouth Dakota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)812#46 of 66
Average travel time37.8 min#31 of 66
Average driver income$76,670#18 of 66
Average driver age48.6 yrs#43 of 66

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 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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