This page delivers traffic analytics for Carter County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Carter County, Montana among 98 road miles divided in 185 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 2,807 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.
895
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
51.4 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.
4.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,241
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 895 vehicles per day in Carter County, Montana that results in 117,940 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈43.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 51.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: Carter's average daily traffic volume is 79% lower than the state average - 895 vehicles per day against 4,202 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Carter accounts for about 0.4% of Montana's statewide total, at 117,940 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈43.0 million per year). At 51.4 minutes, the average travel time is 42% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 64% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 4.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Carter carries more traffic than 13% of counties in Montana. On travel time, Carter runs longer than 89% 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.
2,048
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.
58.6 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.
4.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,296
A significant volume of traffic in Carter County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,048 vehicles per day, 420% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 394 vehicles per day. That average covers 41 highway road miles divided in 56 segments (average segment length 3,824 ft), together carrying 96,295 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈35.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.9%, highway truck share is 6% higher than the state average, marking Carter as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Carter's highway truck share (15.9%) is higher than 57% of counties in Montana. By raw truck volume, Carter carries more highway trucks than 50% 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.
394
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
60.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,789
The non-highway road network in Carter County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 394 vehicles per day, 81% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,048 vehicles per day. That average covers 58 non-highway road miles divided in 129 segments (average segment length 2,366 ft), together carrying 21,646 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 18.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 17% higher than on highways. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 89% of counties in Montana. Carter's average driver income exceeds 64% of counties in Montana. Carter's median driver age is higher than 76% of counties in Montana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Carter County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Carter
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
895
4,202
-78.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.4%
11.7%
+40.7%
Truck % (Highway)
15.9%
15.0%
+6.3%
Avg. Travel Time
51.4 min
36.2 min
+42.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 895 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Carter carries more traffic than 13% of counties in Montana, averaging 895 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Carter roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,241 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 51.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM in the evening - about 64% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 16.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.9% 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)
