This page delivers traffic analytics for Big Horn County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Big Horn County, Montana among 398 road miles divided in 1,372 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 1,532 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.
1,458
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.0 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.
5.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,632
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,458 vehicles per day in Big Horn County, Montana that results in 803,677 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈293 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 43.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: At 1,458 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Big Horn carries 65% less traffic than the state average of 4,202 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Big Horn accounts for about 2.8% of Montana's statewide total, at 803,677 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈293 million per year). Journey times run 19% higher than the state level, at 43.0 minutes on average. Congestion runs 58% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 5.2% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 36% of counties in Montana see less traffic than Big Horn's 1,458 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 43.0 minutes is longer than 69% of counties in Montana.
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.
2,443
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
57.2 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.
6.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,641
A significant volume of traffic in Big Horn County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,443 vehicles per day, 133% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,050 vehicles per day. That average covers 241 highway road miles divided in 402 segments (average segment length 3,160 ft), together carrying 700,102 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈256 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 85% of counties in Montana. Trucks constitute 20.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 20.0%, highway truck share is 33% higher than the state average, marking Big Horn as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 80% of counties in Montana. By raw truck volume, Big Horn carries more highway trucks than 70% of counties in Montana.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,050
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.2 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.
4.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,029
The non-highway road network in Big Horn County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,050 vehicles per day, 57% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,443 vehicles per day. That average covers 157 non-highway road miles divided in 970 segments (average segment length 857 ft), together carrying 103,575 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈37.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 58% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.6% is 62% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 69% of counties in Montana. Big Horn's average driver income exceeds 15% of counties in Montana. Big Horn's median driver age is higher than 7% of counties in Montana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 66% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 4% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +29% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -26% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Big Horn County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +29% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Big Horn
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,458
4,202
-65.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
18.5%
11.7%
+58.6%
Truck % (Highway)
20.0%
15.0%
+33.4%
Avg. Travel Time
43.0 min
36.2 min
+19.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,458 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Big Horn skews older than 7% of counties in Montana.
Trucks account for approximately 18.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 20.0% on highways.
Approximately 45% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Big Horn County, Montana. 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 43.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 66% above the daily average.
Drivers on Big Horn roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $57,632 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 29% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 1,082 vehicles per day - a 26% decrease from the annual average.
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)
