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Meagher County, Montana Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Meagher County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Meagher County, Montana among 55 road miles divided in 222 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 1,319 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.

951

Trucks

Trucks

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

9.4%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

38.5 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.

4.1%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

61.6 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$47,889

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 951 vehicles per day in Meagher County, Montana that results in 38,668 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈14.1 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 38.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Montana state averages: Meagher's average daily traffic volume is 77% lower than the state average - 951 vehicles per day against 4,202 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 38,668 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈14.1 million per year), about 0.1% of Montana's statewide total. At 38.5 minutes, the average travel time is 7% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 4.1% is 66% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Meagher's 951 vehicles per day outpaces 18% of counties in Montana. On travel time, Meagher runs longer than 42% of counties 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.

951

Trucks

Trucks

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

9.4%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

38.5 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.

4.1%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

61.6 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$47,889

The non-highway road network in Meagher County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 951 vehicles per day. That average covers 55 non-highway road miles divided in 222 segments (average segment length 1,319 ft), together carrying 38,668 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈14.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.4% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.1% is 66% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 42% of counties in Montana. At $47,889, the average driver income for trips originating here is the lowest in Montana. Drivers here also skew toward the highest median age in Montana, at 62 years.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 82% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% above weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +36% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -38% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Meagher 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

Meagher

Montana
Average

Difference

Traffic

951

4,202

-77.4%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

9.4%

11.7%

-19.0%

Truck % (Highway)

15.0%

Avg. Travel Time

38.5 min

36.2 min

+6.6%

How Meagher County compares

Meagher County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Meagher County moves 7.4% of the total daily travel and carries 65.5% 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.

Meagher 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
Meagher County9519.4%38,66838.5 min4.1%
Broadwater County, Montana3,92213.6%474,63743.1 min10.0%
Judith Basin County, Montana1,42515.6%165,10579.6 min4.0%
Wheatland County, Montana1,40213.4%104,44845.8 min3.6%
Cascade County, Montana4,2668.0%1,339,08735.6 min13.9%
Montana average4,20211.7%N/A36.2 min12.3%

Meagher County ranked within Montana

No other county-level area in Montana records a higher average driver age than Meagher County.

Where Meagher 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.
MeasureMeagher CountyMontana rank
Traffic volume (AADT)951#46 of 56
Average travel time38.5 min#33 of 56
Average driver income$47,889#56 of 56
Average driver age61.6 yrs#1 of 56

Meagher County ranks #1 of 56 on average driver age but #56 of 56 on average driver income. The driver population here skews older and lower-income than most of 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)

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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