This page delivers traffic analytics for Cascade County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cascade County, Montana among 497 road miles divided in 4,904 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 535 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.
4,266
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.6 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.
13.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,737
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,266 vehicles per day in Cascade County, Montana that results in 1,339,087 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈489 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: Cascade sees 2% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,266 vehicles per day against 4,202), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,339,087 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈489 million per year), roughly 4.7% of Montana's statewide total. Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 35.6 minutes on average. At 13% higher than the state level, the 13.9% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 87% of counties in Montana see less traffic than Cascade's 4,266 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 35.6 minutes is longer than 24% 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.
8,341
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.4 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.
22.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,292
A significant volume of traffic in Cascade County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,341 vehicles per day, 161% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,197 vehicles per day. That average covers 240 highway road miles divided in 1,019 segments (average segment length 1,245 ft), together carrying 829,206 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈303 million per year). That puts Cascade among the top 5 counties in Montana for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 9.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.7%, highway truck share is 35% lower than the state average, marking Cascade as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Cascade's highway truck share (9.7%) is higher than 4% of counties in Montana. By raw truck volume, Cascade carries more highway trucks than 46% 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.
3,197
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.1 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.
11.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,073
The non-highway road network in Cascade County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,197 vehicles per day, 62% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,341 vehicles per day. That average covers 256 non-highway road miles divided in 3,885 segments (average segment length 348 ft), together carrying 509,881 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈186 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 47% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 11.5% is 5% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 24% of counties in Montana. 62% of counties in Montana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Cascade. 22% of counties in Montana have a younger driver population than Cascade.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 23% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +13% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Cascade County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +13% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cascade
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,266
4,202
+1.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.0%
11.7%
-31.4%
Truck % (Highway)
9.7%
15.0%
-35.0%
Avg. Travel Time
35.6 min
36.2 min
-1.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,266 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Cascade's average travel time of 35.6 minutes is longer than 24% of counties in Montana.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 68% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 13% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,632 vehicles per day - a 15% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.7% on highways.
Approximately 1% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cascade 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.
Drivers on Cascade roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,737 - 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)
