This page delivers traffic analytics for Wells County, North Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wells County, North Dakota among 159 road miles divided in 827 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 1,018 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.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
948
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.7 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.
4.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,799
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 948 vehicles per day in Wells County, North Dakota that results in 143,213 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈52.3 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Dakota state averages: Wells sees 56% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (948 vehicles per day against 2,174), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 143,213 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈52.3 million per year), roughly 0.8% of North Dakota's statewide total. At 35.7 minutes, the average travel time is 4% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 62% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 4.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Wells's 948 vehicles per day outpaces 56% of counties in North Dakota. 35% of counties in North Dakota have a shorter average travel time than Wells's 35.7 minutes.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,563
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
58.5 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.
3.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,723
A significant volume of traffic in Wells County, North Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,563 vehicles per day, 129% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 682 vehicles per day. That average covers 54 highway road miles divided in 250 segments (average segment length 1,150 ft), together carrying 88,543 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈32.3 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 50% of counties in North Dakota. Trucks constitute 15.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (15.9%) is 10% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Wells serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 65% of counties in North Dakota see a lower highway truck share than Wells's 15.9%. By raw truck volume, Wells carries more highway trucks than 56% of counties in North Dakota.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
682
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
25.9 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.
4.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,866
The non-highway road network in Wells County, North Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 682 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,563 vehicles per day. That average covers 105 non-highway road miles divided in 577 segments (average segment length 961 ft), together carrying 54,670 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈20.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 45% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (4.2%) runs 62% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 35% of counties in North Dakota see shorter overall travel times than Wells. 8% of counties in North Dakota see lower average driver income among trip origins than Wells. Wells's median driver age is higher than 85% of counties in North Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Wells County, North Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Wells
North Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
948
2,174
-56.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.2%
11.1%
+19.1%
Truck % (Highway)
15.9%
14.5%
+9.8%
Avg. Travel Time
35.7 min
37.0 min
-3.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 948 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Wells have higher average income than 8% of counties in North Dakota.
Trucks account for approximately 13.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.9% on highways.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Wells County, North Dakota. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 63% above the daily average.
Drivers on Wells roads have a median age of 56 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,799 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
