This page delivers traffic analytics for Yankton County, South Dakota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Yankton County, South Dakota among 241 road miles divided in 2,334 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 546 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.
2,726
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,716
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,726 vehicles per day in Yankton County, South Dakota that results in 395,215 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈144 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Dakota state averages: Yankton's average daily traffic volume is 14% lower than the state average - 2,726 vehicles per day against 3,156 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Yankton accounts for about 1.6% of South Dakota's statewide total, at 395,215 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈144 million per year). Journey times run 5% lower than the state level, at 30.7 minutes on average. Yankton carries more traffic than 85% of counties in South Dakota. 12% of counties in South Dakota have a shorter average travel time than Yankton's 30.7 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.
5,120
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,413
A significant volume of traffic in Yankton County, South Dakota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,120 vehicles per day, 128% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,247 vehicles per day. That average covers 48 highway road miles divided in 389 segments (average segment length 657 ft), together carrying 157,106 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈57.3 million per year). By highway travel volume, Yankton outranks 54% of counties in South Dakota. Trucks constitute 8.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 8.4%, highway truck share is 38% lower than the state average, marking Yankton as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Yankton also posts the lowest highway truck share in South Dakota - 8.4%. 35% of counties in South Dakota see fewer highway trucks per day than Yankton's roughly 433.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,247
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,557
The non-highway road network in Yankton County, South Dakota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,247 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,120 vehicles per day. That average covers 193 non-highway road miles divided in 1,945 segments (average segment length 523 ft), together carrying 238,109 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈86.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 33% lower than the highway network. 12% of counties in South Dakota see shorter overall travel times than Yankton. Trip origins here have higher average income than 75% of counties in South Dakota. Yankton's median driver age is higher than 49% of counties in South Dakota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Yankton County, South Dakota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Yankton
South Dakota
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,726
3,156
-13.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.8%
10.3%
-33.9%
Truck % (Highway)
8.4%
13.6%
-37.8%
Avg. Travel Time
30.7 min
32.5 min
-5.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,726 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Yankton has the lowest highway truck share of any county in South Dakota, at 8.4%.
Trucks account for approximately 6.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.4% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
Approximately 13% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Yankton County, South Dakota. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
