
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Walsh County, North Dakota
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day1,087 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 10.4% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 30.4 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. | 7.0% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 51.8 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $73,881 |
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The average monitored road in Walsh County, North Dakota carries 1,087 vehicles per day. Across its 326 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 269,696 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈98.4 million per year). Trucks are 10.4% of traffic, close to the 11.1% across North Dakota.
Shorter trips than 92% of counties in North Dakota
At 1,087 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Walsh carries 50% less traffic than the state average of 2,174, suggesting less demand on each road - less drive-by exposure for retail, but easier access for deliveries. Network-wide, Walsh accounts for about 1.5% of North Dakota's statewide total of vehicle-miles. By volume, Walsh's 1,087 vehicles per day outpaces 67% of counties in North Dakota.
At 30.4 minutes, the average travel time is 18% lower than the state level. Its average travel time of 30.4 minutes is shorter than 92% of counties in North Dakota.
The congestion ratio of 7.0% is 34% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Walsh County, North Dakota
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,302 |
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| Trucks | 14.8% |
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| Average travel time | 48.4 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 2.9% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 37.3 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $82,008 |
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Highways carry a smaller share of travel in Walsh County, North Dakota, 27% of vehicle-miles; most driving happens on local roads. The average highway carries 1,302 vehicles per day, 20% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,081 vehicles per day.
With 16% of the road miles (52 miles in 56 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 71,553 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈26.1 million per year).
Fewer highway trucks than 65% of counties in North Dakota
At 14.8%, the highway truck share matches the state average for similar road classifications. The highway traffic mix is typical for North Dakota: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
Walsh's highway truck share (14.8%) is higher than 59% of counties in North Dakota. By raw truck volume, Walsh carries fewer highway trucks than 65% of counties in North Dakota.

Non-highway Traffic in Walsh County, North Dakota
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,081 |
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| Trucks | 8.8% |
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| Average travel time | 29.9 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 7.1% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 52.6 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $72,596 |
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Local roads carry most of the traffic in Walsh County, North Dakota: 73% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 1,081 vehicles per day.
Their share of road miles is similar, 84% (274 miles in 2,012 segments), carrying 198,143 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈72.3 million per year). About 1 in 11 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (8.8%).
Local congestion 34% below the North Dakota average
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 41% lower than on highways.
At 34% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.1% signals easier movement on local roads.
Trip origins here have lower average income than 63% of counties in North Dakota. 62% of counties in North Dakota have a younger driver population than Walsh.