This page delivers traffic analytics for Montgomery County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Montgomery County, North Carolina among 290 road miles divided in 2,180 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 702 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.
2,769
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
9.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,143
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,769 vehicles per day in Montgomery County, North Carolina that results in 905,073 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈330 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: Montgomery's average daily traffic volume is 56% lower than the state average - 2,769 vehicles per day against 6,332 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Montgomery accounts for about 0.3% of North Carolina's statewide total, at 905,073 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈330 million per year). Journey times run 2% higher than the state level, at 33.1 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 9.5% is 49% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Montgomery's 2,769 vehicles per day outpaces 16% of counties in North Carolina. On travel time, Montgomery runs longer than 65% of counties in North Carolina.
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.
7,338
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.7 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.
15.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,381
A significant volume of traffic in Montgomery County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,338 vehicles per day, 238% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,172 vehicles per day. That average covers 80 highway road miles divided in 252 segments (average segment length 1,682 ft), together carrying 548,638 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈200 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.8%) is 6% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Montgomery serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Montgomery's highway truck share (12.8%) is higher than 62% of counties in North Carolina. 33% of counties in North Carolina see fewer highway trucks per day than Montgomery's roughly 942.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,172
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
8.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,930
The non-highway road network in Montgomery County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,172 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,338 vehicles per day. That average covers 210 non-highway road miles divided in 1,928 segments (average segment length 574 ft), together carrying 356,435 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈130 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 37% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (8.7%) runs 51% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 65% of counties in North Carolina see shorter overall travel times than Montgomery. 24% of counties in North Carolina see lower average driver income among trip origins than Montgomery. 65% of counties in North Carolina have a younger driver population than Montgomery.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Montgomery County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Montgomery
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,769
6,332
-56.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.0%
8.7%
+25.5%
Truck % (Highway)
12.8%
12.1%
+6.3%
Avg. Travel Time
33.1 min
32.3 min
+2.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,769 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Montgomery's average travel time of 33.1 minutes is longer than 65% of counties in North Carolina.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
Drivers on Montgomery roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $58,143 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 24% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Montgomery County, North Carolina. 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 33.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
