This page delivers traffic analytics for Gallatin County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Gallatin County, Montana among 629 road miles divided in 7,263 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 457 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.
5,024
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.2 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.
16.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
38.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$90,275
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,024 vehicles per day in Gallatin County, Montana that results in 2,700,371 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈986 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: At 5,024 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Gallatin carries 20% more traffic than the state average of 4,202 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Gallatin accounts for about 9.5% of Montana's statewide total, at 2,700,371 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈986 million per year). The average trip takes 29.2 minutes, 19% lower than the state level. At 36% higher than the state level, the 16.6% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Gallatin's 5,024 vehicles per day outpaces 95% of counties in Montana. On travel time, Gallatin runs longer than 2% 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.
10,160
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
24.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,814
A significant volume of traffic in Gallatin County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,160 vehicles per day, 150% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,060 vehicles per day. That average covers 189 highway road miles divided in 1,147 segments (average segment length 870 ft), together carrying 1,433,180 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈523 million per year). That puts Gallatin among the top 3 counties in Montana for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 12.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 17% lower than the state average, at 12.4% - positioning Gallatin as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Gallatin's highway truck share (12.4%) is higher than 24% of counties in Montana. Gallatin's highway truck count is higher than 89% of counties in Montana, at roughly 1,256 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,060
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.
28.6 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.
15.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
38.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$92,904
The non-highway road network in Gallatin County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,060 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,160 vehicles per day. That average covers 440 non-highway road miles divided in 6,116 segments (average segment length 380 ft), together carrying 1,267,192 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈463 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% 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 15.1% is 25% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. 2% of counties in Montana see shorter overall travel times than Gallatin. At $90,275, the average driver income for trips originating here is the highest in Montana. Gallatin has the lowest median driver age in Montana - 38 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 86% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 8% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +49% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -39% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Gallatin County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +49% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Gallatin
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,024
4,202
+19.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.0%
11.7%
-22.9%
Truck % (Highway)
12.4%
15.0%
-17.5%
Avg. Travel Time
29.2 min
36.2 min
-19.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,024 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Gallatin has the highest average driver income of any county in Montana, at $90,275.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 9.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.4% on highways.
Drivers on Gallatin roads have a median age of 38 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $90,275 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 86% above the daily average.
Approximately 4% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Gallatin 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.
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)
