This page delivers traffic analytics for Montgomery County, New York. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Montgomery County, New York among 570 road miles divided in 6,442 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 467 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.
2,831
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.9 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.
12.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,036
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,831 vehicles per day in Montgomery County, New York that results in 1,689,691 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈617 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 41.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New York state averages: Montgomery sees 62% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,831 vehicles per day against 7,377), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,689,691 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈617 million per year), roughly 0.6% of New York's statewide total. The average trip takes 41.9 minutes, 21% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 40% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 12.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Montgomery carries more traffic than 23% of counties in New York. Its average travel time of 41.9 minutes is longer than 97% of counties in New York.
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.
8,699
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
26.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
60.8 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.
19.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,372
A significant volume of traffic in Montgomery County, New York utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,699 vehicles per day, 236% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,590 vehicles per day. That average covers 85 highway road miles divided in 254 segments (average segment length 1,774 ft), together carrying 853,022 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈311 million per year). Trucks constitute 26.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 26.5%, highway truck share is 158% higher than the state average, marking Montgomery as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Montgomery's highway truck share (26.5%) is higher than 98% of counties in New York. Montgomery's highway truck count is higher than 87% of counties in New York, at roughly 2,306 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,590
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.1 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.
12.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,760
The non-highway road network in Montgomery County, New York supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,590 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,699 vehicles per day. That average covers 484 non-highway road miles divided in 6,188 segments (average segment length 413 ft), together carrying 836,669 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈305 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 72% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 12.2% is 37% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 97% of counties in New York. Montgomery's average driver income exceeds 36% of counties in New York. The driver population here skews older than 56% of counties in New York.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Montgomery County, New York, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Montgomery
New York
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,831
7,377
-61.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.0%
8.0%
+114.1%
Truck % (Highway)
26.5%
10.3%
+157.6%
Avg. Travel Time
41.9 min
34.7 min
+20.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,831 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Montgomery's highway truck share of 26.5% is higher than 98% of counties in New York.
Trucks account for approximately 17.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 26.5% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 62% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 41.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Montgomery roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $72,036 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 38% of highway traffic and 15% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Montgomery County, New York. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
