This page delivers traffic analytics for Montgomery County, Iowa. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Montgomery County, Iowa among 153 road miles divided in 1,346 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 598 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.
1,933
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.
34.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,593
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,933 vehicles per day in Montgomery County, Iowa that results in 246,575 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈90.0 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 34.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Iowa state averages: Montgomery's average daily traffic volume is 36% lower than the state average - 1,933 vehicles per day against 3,042 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 246,575 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈90.0 million per year), about 0.3% of Iowa's statewide total. The average trip takes 34.7 minutes, 5% higher than the state level. Montgomery carries more traffic than 63% of counties in Iowa. 66% of counties in Iowa have a shorter average travel time than Montgomery's 34.7 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.
2,314
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,332
A significant volume of traffic in Montgomery County, Iowa utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,314 vehicles per day, 22% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,895 vehicles per day. That average covers 18 highway road miles divided in 124 segments (average segment length 784 ft), together carrying 44,783 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈16.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.9%, highway truck share is 20% lower than the state average, marking Montgomery as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Montgomery's highway truck share (12.9%) is higher than 28% of counties in Iowa. Montgomery's highway truck count is higher than 1% of counties in Iowa, at roughly 299 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,895
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,127
The non-highway road network in Montgomery County, Iowa supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,895 vehicles per day, 18% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,314 vehicles per day. That average covers 134 non-highway road miles divided in 1,222 segments (average segment length 579 ft), together carrying 201,792 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈73.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 36% fewer trucks by share. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 66% of counties in Iowa. 23% of counties in Iowa see lower average driver income among trip origins than Montgomery. Montgomery's median driver age is higher than 92% of counties in Iowa.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Montgomery County, Iowa, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Montgomery
Iowa
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,933
3,042
-36.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.1%
11.0%
-17.5%
Truck % (Highway)
12.9%
16.1%
-19.6%
Avg. Travel Time
34.7 min
33.0 min
+5.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,933 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Montgomery carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 1% of counties in Iowa, at roughly 299 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 9.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.9% 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)
