This page delivers traffic analytics for Montgomery County, Mississippi. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Montgomery County, Mississippi among 160 road miles divided in 1,163 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 725 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.
2,979
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.1 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.
7.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,146
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,979 vehicles per day in Montgomery County, Mississippi that results in 481,754 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈176 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Mississippi state averages: Montgomery's average daily traffic volume is 44% lower than the state average - 2,979 vehicles per day against 5,319 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 481,754 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈176 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Mississippi's statewide total. The average trip takes 30.1 minutes, 2% lower than the state level. At 50% lower than the state level, the 7.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Montgomery's 2,979 vehicles per day outpaces 43% of counties in Mississippi. Its average travel time of 30.1 minutes is longer than 26% of counties in Mississippi.
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.
4,130
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.3 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.
8.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,815
A significant volume of traffic in Montgomery County, Mississippi utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,130 vehicles per day, 59% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,601 vehicles per day. That average covers 81 highway road miles divided in 288 segments (average segment length 1,477 ft), together carrying 373,167 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈136 million per year). Trucks constitute 18.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 18% higher than the state average, at 18.8% - positioning Montgomery as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 82% of counties in Mississippi. By raw truck volume, Montgomery carries more highway trucks than 51% of counties in Mississippi.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,601
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
26.0 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.
7.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$45,329
The non-highway road network in Montgomery County, Mississippi supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,601 vehicles per day, 37% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,130 vehicles per day. That average covers 79 non-highway road miles divided in 875 segments (average segment length 477 ft), together carrying 108,587 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈39.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 60% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 7.1% is 53% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 26% of counties in Mississippi. Montgomery's average driver income exceeds 16% of counties in Mississippi. The driver population here skews older than 67% of counties in Mississippi.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 65% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Montgomery County, Mississippi, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Montgomery
Mississippi
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,979
5,319
-44.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.2%
11.1%
+46.6%
Truck % (Highway)
18.8%
15.9%
+18.1%
Avg. Travel Time
30.1 min
30.7 min
-2.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,979 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Montgomery skews older than 67% of counties in Mississippi.
Approximately 40% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Montgomery County, Mississippi. 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 30.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 16.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.8% on highways.
Drivers on Montgomery roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $46,146 - 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)
