This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, Montana among 104 road miles divided in 1,638 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 335 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.
2,682
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.
30.0 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.
7.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,881
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,682 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, Montana that results in 221,567 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈80.9 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 30.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: At 2,682 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lincoln carries 36% less traffic than the state average of 4,202 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lincoln accounts for about 0.8% of Montana's statewide total, at 221,567 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈80.9 million per year). At 30.0 minutes, the average travel time is 17% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 7.2% is 41% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lincoln carries more traffic than 76% of counties in Montana. 5% of counties in Montana have a shorter average travel time than Lincoln's 30.0 minutes.
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.
3,640
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
8.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,746
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,640 vehicles per day, 151% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,448 vehicles per day. That average covers 64 highway road miles divided in 922 segments (average segment length 368 ft), together carrying 173,888 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈63.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.0%, highway truck share is 33% lower than the state average, marking Lincoln as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 7% of counties in Montana. Lincoln's highway truck count is higher than 28% of counties in Montana, at roughly 365 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,448
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
25.4 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.
5.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
57.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,022
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,448 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,640 vehicles per day. That average covers 40 non-highway road miles divided in 716 segments (average segment length 293 ft), together carrying 47,679 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈17.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 49% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (5.9%) runs 51% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 5% of counties in Montana see shorter overall travel times than Lincoln. Lincoln's average driver income exceeds 2% of counties in Montana. Lincoln's median driver age is higher than 93% of counties in Montana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 78% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +27% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -24% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +27% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,682
4,202
-36.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.0%
11.7%
-23.1%
Truck % (Highway)
10.0%
15.0%
-33.0%
Avg. Travel Time
30.0 min
36.2 min
-17.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,682 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lincoln carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 28% of counties in Montana, at roughly 365 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 78% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Lincoln roads have a median age of 57 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $48,881 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.0% 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)
