This page delivers traffic analytics for Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Montana among 11,058 road miles divided in 79,799 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 732 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.
4,202
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.2 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.
12.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,981
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,202 vehicles per day in Montana that results in 28,466,944 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈10.4 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 36.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Montana sees 40% lower average daily traffic volume than the national average (4,202 vehicles per day against 6,986), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Montana accounts for about 0.4% of the national total, at 28,466,944 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈10.4 billion per year). The average trip takes 36.2 minutes, 9% higher than the national level. Congestion runs 35% lower than the national level, at a ratio of 12.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Montana carries more traffic than 16% of states nationwide. 94% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than Montana's 36.2 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.
5,906
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.7 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.
15.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,483
A significant volume of traffic in Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,906 vehicles per day, 56% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,777 vehicles per day. That average covers 4,765 highway road miles divided in 15,951 segments (average segment length 1,577 ft), together carrying 17,136,946 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈6.3 billion per year). Trucks constitute 15.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 15% higher than the national average, at 15.0% - positioning Montana as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 72% of states nationwide see a lower highway truck share than Montana's 15.0%. By raw truck volume, Montana carries more highway trucks than 6% of states nationwide.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,777
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.0 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.
12.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,042
The non-highway road network in Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,777 vehicles per day, 36% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,906 vehicles per day. That average covers 6,293 non-highway road miles divided in 63,848 segments (average segment length 520 ft), together carrying 11,330,002 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.1 billion per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 55% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (12.1%) runs 34% lower than the national average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 94% of states nationwide. 12% of states nationwide see lower average driver income among trip origins than Montana. The driver population here skews older than 66% of states nationwide.
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 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 14% 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 -25% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In 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
Montana
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,202
6,986
-39.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.7%
9.3%
+24.8%
Truck % (Highway)
15.0%
13.1%
+14.6%
Avg. Travel Time
36.2 min
33.3 min
+8.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,202 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Montana carries more traffic than 16% of states nationwide, averaging 4,202 vehicles per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 27% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,140 vehicles per day - a 25% decrease from the annual average.
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 79% above the daily average.
Drivers on Montana roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $72,981 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 11.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.0% 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)
