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Van Buren County, Iowa Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Van Buren County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Van Buren County, Iowa among 174 road miles divided in 937 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 980 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.

920

Trucks

Trucks

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

10.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

34.1 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.

4.3%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

53.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$64,685

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 920 vehicles per day in Van Buren County, Iowa that results in 148,478 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈54.2 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 34.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Iowa state averages: Van Buren's average daily traffic volume is 70% lower than the state average - 920 vehicles per day against 3,042 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Van Buren accounts for about 0.2% of Iowa's statewide total, at 148,478 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈54.2 million per year). Journey times run 3% higher than the state level, at 34.1 minutes on average. At 62% lower than the state level, the 4.3% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 3% of counties in Iowa see less traffic than Van Buren's 920 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 34.1 minutes is longer than 59% of counties in Iowa.

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.

920

Trucks

Trucks

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

10.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

34.1 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.

4.3%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

53.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$64,685

The non-highway road network in Van Buren County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 920 vehicles per day. That average covers 174 non-highway road miles divided in 937 segments (average segment length 980 ft), together carrying 148,478 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈54.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.0% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 61% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.3% signals easier movement on local roads. 59% of counties in Iowa see shorter overall travel times than Van Buren. Van Buren's average driver income exceeds 11% of counties in Iowa. The driver population here skews older than 98% of counties in Iowa.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Van Buren County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Van Buren

Iowa
Average

Difference

Traffic

920

3,042

-69.8%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

10.0%

11.0%

-8.8%

Truck % (Highway)

16.1%

Avg. Travel Time

34.1 min

33.0 min

+3.4%

How Van Buren County compares

Van Buren County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Van Buren County carries 41.9% less traffic on a typical road and moves 40.5% of the total daily travel; it has the quietest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.

Van Buren County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Iowa average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Van Buren County92010.0%148,47834.1 min4.3%
Scotland County, Missouri1,07610.6%87,30733.9 minN/A
Jefferson County, Iowa1,67210.0%359,54532.6 min6.9%
Lee County, Iowa2,06611.2%764,76036.1 min6.0%
Clark County, Missouri1,52011.3%253,09931.9 minN/A
Iowa average3,04211.0%N/A33.0 min11.4%

Van Buren County ranked within Iowa

On average driver age, Van Buren County is among the three highest county-level areas in Iowa.

Where Van Buren County sits among Iowa'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.
MeasureVan Buren CountyIowa rank
Traffic volume (AADT)920#96 of 99
Average travel time34.1 min#41 of 99
Average driver income$64,685#88 of 99
Average driver age53.8 yrs#3 of 99

Van Buren County ranks #3 of 99 on average driver age but #96 of 99 on average daily traffic volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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

IowaDepartment 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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