This page delivers traffic analytics for Montgomery County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Montgomery County, Alabama among 729 road miles divided in 8,879 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 433 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.
9,590
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.
31.2 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.
22.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,234
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,590 vehicles per day in Montgomery County, Alabama that results in 6,752,489 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: At 9,590 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Montgomery carries 62% more traffic than the state average of 5,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 6,752,489 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 billion per year), about 4.8% of Alabama's statewide total. The average trip takes 31.2 minutes, 2% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 22.3% is 43% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. In fact, Montgomery has the highest average traffic volume of any county in Alabama, at 9,590 vehicles per day. On travel time, Montgomery runs longer than 29% of counties in Alabama.
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.
18,376
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.5 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.
32.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,254
A significant volume of traffic in Montgomery County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 18,376 vehicles per day, 130% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,998 vehicles per day. That average covers 198 highway road miles divided in 1,362 segments (average segment length 767 ft), together carrying 3,990,369 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). No more than 4 other counties in Alabama move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 13.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.2%) is 11% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Montgomery serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 41% of counties in Alabama see a lower highway truck share than Montgomery's 13.2%. 81% of counties in Alabama see fewer highway trucks per day than Montgomery's roughly 2,429.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,998
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.3 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.
20.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,564
The non-highway road network in Montgomery County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,998 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 18,376 vehicles per day. That average covers 531 non-highway road miles divided in 7,517 segments (average segment length 373 ft), together carrying 2,762,119 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 60% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (20.5%) runs 39% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 29% of counties in Alabama. Trip origins here have higher average income than 86% of counties in Alabama. Montgomery's median driver age is higher than 14% of counties in Alabama.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 27% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Montgomery County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Montgomery
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,590
5,932
+61.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.0%
10.6%
-5.9%
Truck % (Highway)
13.2%
14.8%
-10.7%
Avg. Travel Time
31.2 min
31.8 min
-1.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,590 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Montgomery has the highest average traffic volume of any county in Alabama, at 9,590 vehicles per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 8,861 vehicles per day - a 8% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 32% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Montgomery County, Alabama. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.2% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
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)
