This page delivers traffic analytics for Lake County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lake County, Montana among 208 road miles divided in 1,929 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 569 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.
4,307
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.6 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.
10.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,720
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,307 vehicles per day in Lake County, Montana that results in 875,237 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈319 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 39.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: Lake's average daily traffic volume is 2% higher than the state average - 4,307 vehicles per day against 4,202 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 875,237 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈319 million per year), roughly 3.1% of Montana's statewide total. At 39.6 minutes, the average travel time is 9% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 10.6% is 14% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lake carries more traffic than 89% of counties in Montana. On travel time, Lake runs longer than 51% 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.
7,678
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.4 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.
17.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,219
A significant volume of traffic in Lake County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,678 vehicles per day, 237% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,281 vehicles per day. That average covers 95 highway road miles divided in 724 segments (average segment length 689 ft), together carrying 640,435 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈234 million per year). 83% of counties in Montana move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 9.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 36% lower than the state average, at 9.6% - positioning Lake as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Lake's highway truck share (9.6%) is higher than 2% of counties in Montana. 74% of counties in Montana see fewer highway trucks per day than Lake's roughly 736.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,281
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.1 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.
6.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,125
The non-highway road network in Lake County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,281 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,678 vehicles per day. That average covers 113 non-highway road miles divided in 1,205 segments (average segment length 496 ft), together carrying 234,803 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈85.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 20% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (6.3%) runs 48% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Lake's overall average travel time exceeds 51% of counties in Montana. Lake's average driver income exceeds 40% of counties in Montana. The driver population here skews older than 36% of counties in Montana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 94% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 5% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +36% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -31% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lake County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +36% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lake
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,307
4,202
+2.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.1%
11.7%
-22.2%
Truck % (Highway)
9.6%
15.0%
-36.0%
Avg. Travel Time
39.6 min
36.2 min
+9.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,307 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lake carries more traffic than 89% of counties in Montana, averaging 4,307 vehicles per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 94% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 39.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Lake roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $62,720 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 36% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,988 vehicles per day - a 31% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.6% 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)
