This page delivers traffic analytics for Golden Valley County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Golden Valley County, Montana among 38 road miles divided in 143 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 1,393 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.
1,460
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
61.8 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.
4.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
58.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,679
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,460 vehicles per day in Golden Valley County, Montana that results in 53,608 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈19.6 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 61.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: Golden Valley's average daily traffic volume is 65% lower than the state average - 1,460 vehicles per day against 4,202 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 53,608 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈19.6 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Montana's statewide total. The average trip takes 61.8 minutes, 71% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 4.9% is 60% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 38% of counties in Montana see less traffic than Golden Valley's 1,460 vehicles per day. On travel time, Golden Valley runs longer than 95% 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.
1,652
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
64.3 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.
4.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
58.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,679
A significant volume of traffic in Golden Valley County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,652 vehicles per day, 306% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 407 vehicles per day. That average covers 32 highway road miles divided in 121 segments (average segment length 1,383 ft), together carrying 51,155 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈18.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 3% higher than the state average, at 15.4% - positioning Golden Valley as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Golden Valley's highway truck share (15.4%) is higher than 52% of counties in Montana. 26% of counties in Montana see fewer highway trucks per day than Golden Valley's roughly 254.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
407
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.1 min
The non-highway road network in Golden Valley County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 407 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,652 vehicles per day. That average covers 6 non-highway road miles divided in 22 segments (average segment length 1,450 ft), together carrying 2,453 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈895,345 per year). Trucks constitute 8.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 47% lower than the highway network. Golden Valley's overall average travel time exceeds 95% of counties in Montana. 33% of counties in Montana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Golden Valley. The driver population here skews older than 96% of counties in Montana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Golden Valley County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Golden Valley
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,460
4,202
-65.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.1%
11.7%
+29.2%
Truck % (Highway)
15.4%
15.0%
+2.9%
Avg. Travel Time
61.8 min
36.2 min
+70.8%
How Golden Valley County compares
Golden Valley County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Golden Valley County moves 5.4% of the total daily travel and sees 49.5% longer typical trips; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.
Golden Valley County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Montana average for scale.
On average driver age, Golden Valley County is among the three highest county-level areas in Montana.
Where Golden Valley 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.
Measure
Golden Valley County
Montana rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,460
#35 of 56
Highway vehicle-miles per day
51,155
#43 of 47
Truck share on highways
15.4%
#23 of 47
Highway trucks per day
254
#35 of 47
Average travel time
61.8 min
#4 of 56
Average driver income
$61,679
#38 of 56
Average driver age
58.8 yrs
#3 of 56
Golden Valley County ranks #3 of 56 on average driver age but #43 of 47 on highway travel volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,460 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Golden Valley have higher average income than 33% of counties in Montana.
Drivers on Golden Valley roads have a median age of 59 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,679 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 61.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 2% of measured traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Golden Valley County, Montana.
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)
