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Traffic heat map of Montgomery County, Virginia: 403 miles of roads shaded from blue (light) to red (heavy traffic), busiest on I 81 and US 460

Montgomery County, Virginia Traffic Counts

How busy are the roads of Montgomery County, Virginia? We measure 403 road miles, divided into 5,625 segments, with multi-sourced, cross-verified mobile and sensor data. Its drivers are the youngest of any county in Virginia, a median 39 years. The breakdown below covers volume, trucks, congestion and driver profiles for retailers, logistics planners and engineers.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
Updated:
September 29, 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Montgomery County, Virginia

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

vehicles per day7,494
Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

13.5%
Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

30.8 min
Congestion ratio

The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.

22.2%
Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

39.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$73,279

The average monitored road in Montgomery County, Virginia carries 7,494 vehicles per day. Across its 403 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 3,268,620 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year). Trucks are 13.5% of traffic, more than the 9.6% across Virginia.

Busier roads than 73% of counties in Virginia

At 7,494 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Montgomery carries 40% more traffic than the state average of 5,349, suggesting more demand on each road - a busier backdrop for retail sites, at the cost of slower access. Across the whole network, that travel is about 1.5% of Virginia's statewide total. By volume, Montgomery's 7,494 vehicles per day outpaces 73% of counties in Virginia.

The average trip takes 30.8 minutes, on par with the state level. On travel time, Montgomery runs shorter than 67% of counties in Virginia.

The congestion ratio of 22.2% is 33% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - expect slower peak-hour deliveries and less predictable arrival times.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Highway Traffic in Montgomery County, Virginia

Trafficvehicles per day17,639
Trucks20.0%
Average travel time43.8 min
Congestion ratio40.6%
Drivers’ average age42.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income$73,496

Highways carry more than half of all travel in Montgomery County, Virginia (57% of vehicle-miles). The average highway carries 17,639 vehicles per day, 148% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,125 vehicles per day.

With 22% of the road miles (87 miles in 197 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 1,851,477 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈676 million per year).

By highway travel volume, Montgomery outranks 82% of counties in Virginia.

More highway trucks than 88% of counties in Virginia

The concentration of trucks on highways (20.0%) is 53% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.

By truck concentration, highways here outrank 85% of counties in Virginia. By raw truck volume, Montgomery carries more highway trucks than 88% of counties in Virginia.

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Non-highway Traffic in Montgomery County, Virginia

Trafficvehicles per day7,125
Trucks5.0%
Average travel time30.4 min
Congestion ratio21.6%
Drivers’ average age38.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income$73,117

Local roads carry a significant share of travel in Montgomery County, Virginia: 43% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 7,125 vehicles per day.

Local roads make up 78% of the monitored road miles (316 miles in 5,428 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 1,417,143 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈517 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 5.0%.

The youngest drivers of any county in Virginia

Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 75% lower than the highway network.

At 38% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 21.6% signals more friction on local roads.

Montgomery's average driver income is lower than 54% of counties in Virginia. Montgomery has the lowest median driver age in Virginia - 39 years.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 81% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekends are somewhat quieter: volumes run about 10% below weekday levels, the usual weekend dip.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average - the usual winter low.

Data Finding: Hourly & Seasonal Patterns

In Montgomery County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and there is a noticeable seasonal swing of +7% in high season.

Montgomery County vs. Virginia Traffic Comparison

Of the four measures, highway truck share differs most: Montgomery County runs 53% above the Virginia average. Its truck share is also 41% above.

MetricMontgomery CountyVirginia averageDifference
Traffic7,4945,349+40.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)13.5%9.6%+40.7%
Truck % (Highway)20.0%13.1%+52.6%
Avg. Travel Time30.8 min31.7 min-2.7%

How Montgomery County compares

Montgomery County moves more traffic than any nearby county or city

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Montgomery County moves 3.8 times the total daily travel and runs 5.6 percentage points more truck traffic; it has the third busiest roads of the five. It is bigger rather than busier: the extra travel comes from carrying more road, not from heavier roads.

Montgomery County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Virginia average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Montgomery County7,49413.5%3,268,62030.8 min22.2%
Radford City, Virginia8,3588.0%194,77531.2 min18.5%
Roanoke County, Virginia5,73211.6%2,531,60132.5 min15.6%
Salem City, Virginia14,5234.1%410,25831.9 min33.2%
Floyd County, Virginia1,7147.9%286,18837.0 min14.3%
Virginia average5,3499.6%N/A31.7 min16.8%

Montgomery County ranked within Virginia

Montgomery County records the lowest average driver age in Virginia.

Montgomery County ranked among 133 county-level areas in Virginia (1 = highest); measures without data in every county rank a smaller field, down to 118.
MeasureMontgomery CountyVirginia rank
Traffic volume (AADT)7,494#36 of 133
Highway vehicle-miles per day1,851,477#22 of 118
Truck share on highways20.0%#18 of 118
Highway trucks per day3,526#15 of 118
Average travel time30.8 min#90 of 133
Average driver income$73,279#72 of 133
Average driver age39.4 yrs#133 of 133

Montgomery County ranks #15 of 118 on highway truck volume but #133 of 133 on average driver age - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

Busiest roads in Montgomery County, Virginia

Traffic concentrates on a few corridors: the three busiest roads average 38,336 vehicles a day, against 7,494 on the average road in Montgomery County.

I 81 is the busiest road, at 50,935 vehicles a day, 12,386 of them trucks (24.3%). That is 50% more than the next road, US 460 (33,893). It tops the truck ranking too, with the most trucks.

I 81 carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 50.4 minutes against 30.8 county-wide.

Freight stands out on I 81: trucks are 24.3% of the traffic there, against 13.5% county-wide.

Few trucks use Franklin Street: 4.9% of its traffic, under half the county's 13.5%.

Ranked by daily traffic (AADT)

Cars and light vehiclesTrucks
1I 81Motorway · 50,935vehicles12,386trucks · 24.3%
Road class
Motorway
Congestion ratio
45.3%
Median trip time
50.4 min
Drivers’ median age
44.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$73,279

At 6.8 times the county average, I 81 draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $73,279 in household income.

2US 460Motorway · 33,893vehicles2,612trucks · 7.7%
Road class
Motorway
Congestion ratio
37.3%
Median trip time
36.2 min
Drivers’ median age
39.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$73,997

US 460 carries 4.5 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 36.2 minutes.

3Franklin StreetPrimary road · 30,179vehicles1,492trucks · 4.9%
Road class
Primary road
Congestion ratio
47.8%
Median trip time
30.2 min
Drivers’ median age
40.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$76,948

Franklin Street is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 48% longer than at free-flow speed, against 22% county-wide.

4Main StreetPrimary road · 27,504vehicles1,203trucks · 4.4%
Road class
Primary road
Congestion ratio
58.8%
Median trip time
29.0 min
Drivers’ median age
35.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$71,144

Delays build on Main Street: its congestion ratio of 59% over free-flow time is well above the county's 22%.

5Peppers Ferry Road NorthwestSecondary road · 23,428vehicles878trucks · 3.8%
Road class
Secondary road
Congestion ratio
32.6%
Median trip time
29.5 min
Drivers’ median age
41.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$73,180

At 3.1 times the county average, Peppers Ferry Road Northwest draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $73,180 in household income.

Ranked by trucks per day

Cars and light vehiclesTrucks
1I 81Motorway · #1 by traffic50,935vehicles12,386trucks · 24.3%
2US 460Motorway · #2 by traffic33,893vehicles2,612trucks · 7.7%
3Pandapas Pond RoadTrunk road · 15,168vehicles1,720trucks · 11.3%
Road class
Trunk road
Median trip time
40.4 min
Drivers’ median age
37.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$71,630

Pandapas Pond Road carries through traffic: the median trip using it lasts 40.4 minutes, against 30.8 for the county.

4Franklin StreetPrimary road · #3 by traffic30,179vehicles1,492trucks · 4.9%
5Virginia AvenueTrunk road · 9,776vehicles1,249trucks · 12.8%
Road class
Trunk road
Median trip time
41.4 min
Drivers’ median age
39.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
$66,648

Drivers on Virginia Avenue are on long journeys, a median 41.4 minutes against 30.8 county-wide: a through route more than a local street.

How to read these road counts
  • The first number is AADT, annual average daily traffic: the vehicles passing a point on an average day, both directions combined and trucks included. On a divided highway both carriageways are added together.
  • Traffic changes along a road, with more near interchanges and towns and less in open country. Every figure for a road describes its busiest stretch in the county, so the two rankings show the same numbers for the same road.
  • The second number is the trucks on that stretch, a part of its AADT. The bar splits the AADT into cars and light vehicles (blue) and trucks (amber).
  • See segment-level AADT for any road on TrafficZoom.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

MontgomeryDepartment of Transportation

Demographic Baseline for O-D Modeling

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Q3 2026

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