This page delivers traffic analytics for Montgomery County, Kentucky. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Montgomery County, Kentucky among 173 road miles divided in 1,630 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 560 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.
3,832
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.5 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.
11.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,272
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,832 vehicles per day in Montgomery County, Kentucky that results in 756,010 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈276 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kentucky state averages: At 3,832 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Montgomery carries 18% less traffic than the state average of 4,696 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 756,010 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈276 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Kentucky's statewide total. The average trip takes 30.5 minutes, 4% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 11.8% is 20% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 80% of counties in Kentucky see less traffic than Montgomery's 3,832 vehicles per day. 45% of counties in Kentucky have a shorter average travel time than Montgomery's 30.5 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.
9,109
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.1 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.
21.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,080
A significant volume of traffic in Montgomery County, Kentucky utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,109 vehicles per day, 250% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,602 vehicles per day. That average covers 53 highway road miles divided in 308 segments (average segment length 902 ft), together carrying 543,835 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈198 million per year). 65% of counties in Kentucky move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 13.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.6%, highway truck share is 14% lower than the state average, marking Montgomery as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 52% of counties in Kentucky see a lower highway truck share than Montgomery's 13.6%. 69% of counties in Kentucky see fewer highway trucks per day than Montgomery's roughly 1,237.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,602
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.4 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.
9.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,817
The non-highway road network in Montgomery County, Kentucky supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,602 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,109 vehicles per day. That average covers 120 non-highway road miles divided in 1,322 segments (average segment length 480 ft), together carrying 212,175 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈77.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 46% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (9.5%) runs 32% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 45% of counties in Kentucky. Trip origins here have higher average income than 51% of counties in Kentucky. Montgomery's median driver age is higher than 45% of counties in Kentucky.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Montgomery County, Kentucky, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Montgomery
Kentucky
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,832
4,696
-18.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.8%
12.1%
-1.8%
Truck % (Highway)
13.6%
15.9%
-14.4%
Avg. Travel Time
30.5 min
31.7 min
-3.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,832 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Montgomery carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 69% of counties in Kentucky, at roughly 1,237 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 11.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.6% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 84% above the daily average.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Montgomery County, Kentucky. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Montgomery roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,272 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
