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Daniels County, Montana Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Daniels County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Daniels County, Montana among 42 road miles divided in 160 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 1,384 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

722

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.7%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

27.4 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.

3.2%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

55.0 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$55,931

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 722 vehicles per day in Daniels County, Montana that results in 21,025 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.7 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 27.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Montana state averages: At 722 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Daniels carries 83% less traffic than the state average of 4,202 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 21,025 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.7 million per year), about 0.1% of Montana's statewide total. The average trip takes 27.4 minutes, 24% lower than the state level. At 74% lower than the state level, the 3.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 4% of counties in Montana see less traffic than Daniels's 722 vehicles per day. At 27.4 minutes, Daniels also has the lowest average travel time in Montana.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

722

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.7%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

27.4 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.

3.2%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

55.0 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$55,931

The non-highway road network in Daniels County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 722 vehicles per day. That average covers 42 non-highway road miles divided in 160 segments (average segment length 1,384 ft), together carrying 21,025 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 74% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 3.2% signals easier movement on local roads. Daniels also posts the lowest overall average travel time in Montana - 27.4 minutes. 9% of counties in Montana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Daniels. 80% of counties in Montana have a younger driver population than Daniels.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Daniels County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Daniels

Montana
Average

Difference

Traffic

722

4,202

-82.8%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

8.7%

11.7%

-25.5%

Truck % (Highway)

15.0%

Avg. Travel Time

27.4 min

36.2 min

-24.3%

How Daniels County compares

Daniels County against nearby areas

Against the 4 nearest areas, Daniels County moves 14.5% of the total daily travel and carries 44.3% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quieter and more local than the areas around it on both counts: less traffic, and less of what there is arriving by truck.

Daniels County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Montana average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Daniels County7228.7%21,02527.4 min3.2%
Roosevelt County, Montana1,55712.1%228,14436.1 min5.5%
Sheridan County, Montana93510.9%72,50137.0 min3.7%
Valley County, Montana1,85911.6%195,44431.6 min4.6%
McCone County, Montana83812.3%85,87236.1 min3.9%
Montana average4,20211.7%N/A36.2 min12.3%

Daniels County ranked within Montana

Daniels County records the lowest average travel time in Montana.

Where Daniels County sits among Montana's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureDaniels CountyMontana rank
Traffic volume (AADT)722#54 of 56
Average travel time27.4 min#56 of 56
Average driver income$55,931#51 of 56
Average driver age55.0 yrs#12 of 56

The two ends of this table sit far apart: #12 of 56 on average driver age, against #56 of 56 on average travel time.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

MontanaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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