This page delivers traffic analytics for Blaine County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Blaine County, Montana among 126 road miles divided in 742 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 899 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.
1,179
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.5 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.
3.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,271
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,179 vehicles per day in Blaine County, Montana that results in 142,155 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈51.9 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 36.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: At 1,179 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Blaine carries 72% less traffic than the state average of 4,202 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Blaine accounts for about 0.5% of Montana's statewide total, at 142,155 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈51.9 million per year). The average trip takes 36.5 minutes, on par with the state level. The congestion ratio of 3.7% is 70% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Blaine carries more traffic than 29% of counties in Montana. 31% of counties in Montana have a shorter average travel time than Blaine's 36.5 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.
2,095
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.6 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.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,202
A significant volume of traffic in Blaine County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,095 vehicles per day, 276% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 557 vehicles per day. That average covers 57 highway road miles divided in 300 segments (average segment length 1,009 ft), together carrying 108,364 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈39.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.7%) is 22% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Blaine serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 20% of counties in Montana see a lower highway truck share than Blaine's 11.7%. By raw truck volume, Blaine carries more highway trucks than 20% 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.
557
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
3.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,422
The non-highway road network in Blaine County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 557 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,095 vehicles per day. That average covers 69 non-highway road miles divided in 442 segments (average segment length 825 ft), together carrying 33,792 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈12.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 7% higher than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 3.0% is 75% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 31% of counties in Montana. Blaine's average driver income exceeds 69% of counties in Montana. 35% of counties in Montana have a younger driver population than Blaine.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 85% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 36% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +16% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
March is the quietest month, with volumes -18% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Blaine County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +16% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Blaine
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,179
4,202
-72.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.8%
11.7%
+1.5%
Truck % (Highway)
11.7%
15.0%
-22.2%
Avg. Travel Time
36.5 min
36.2 min
+0.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,179 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Blaine's highway truck share of 11.7% is higher than 20% of counties in Montana.
Traffic volumes are typically 16% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in March, averaging 972 vehicles per day - a 18% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 85% above the daily average.
Drivers on Blaine roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,271 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 11.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.7% on highways.
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)
