This page delivers traffic analytics for Montgomery County, Texas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Montgomery County, Texas among 1,340 road miles divided in 31,394 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 225 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.
9,598
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.7 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.
19.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$107,958
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,598 vehicles per day in Montgomery County, Texas that results in 15,010,314 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 17 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Texas state averages: At 9,598 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Montgomery carries 39% more traffic than the state average of 6,895 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 15,010,314 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.5 billion per year), about 2.0% of Texas's statewide total. Journey times run 3% lower than the state level, at 31.7 minutes on average. At 17% higher than the state level, the 19.2% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Montgomery carries more traffic than 98% of counties in Texas. Its average travel time of 31.7 minutes is longer than 20% of counties in Texas.
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.
29,622
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.2 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.
46.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$95,804
A significant volume of traffic in Montgomery County, Texas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 29,622 vehicles per day, 219% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 9,283 vehicles per day. That average covers 169 highway road miles divided in 485 segments (average segment length 1,836 ft), together carrying 5,178,967 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.9 billion per year). 96% of counties in Texas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 8.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (8.6%) is 37% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Montgomery serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 2% of counties in Texas. By raw truck volume, Montgomery carries more highway trucks than 80% of counties in Texas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
9,283
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
18.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$111,972
The non-highway road network in Montgomery County, Texas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 9,283 vehicles per day, 69% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 29,622 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,171 non-highway road miles divided in 30,909 segments (average segment length 200 ft), together carrying 9,831,346 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.6 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 46% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 18.8% is 17% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Montgomery's overall average travel time exceeds 20% of counties in Texas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 97% of counties in Texas. Montgomery's median driver age is higher than 35% of counties in Texas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Montgomery County, Texas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Montgomery
Texas
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,598
6,895
+39.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.0%
9.8%
-38.5%
Truck % (Highway)
8.6%
13.8%
-37.3%
Avg. Travel Time
31.7 min
32.6 min
-2.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,598 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Montgomery skews older than 35% of counties in Texas.
Drivers on Montgomery roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $107,958 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 6.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.6% on highways.
Approximately 31% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Montgomery County, Texas. 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)
