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Musselshell County, Montana Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Musselshell County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Musselshell County, Montana among 77 road miles divided in 349 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 1,161 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

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

1,712

Trucks

Trucks

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

10.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

49.9 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.

5.5%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

55.4 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$61,552

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,712 vehicles per day in Musselshell County, Montana that results in 84,846 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈31.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 49.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Montana state averages: At 1,712 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Musselshell carries 59% less traffic than the state average of 4,202 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 84,846 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈31.0 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Montana's statewide total. Journey times run 38% higher than the state level, at 49.9 minutes on average. Congestion runs 55% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 5.5% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Musselshell carries more traffic than 51% of counties in Montana. Its average travel time of 49.9 minutes is longer than 87% of counties in Montana.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

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

1,712

Trucks

Trucks

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

10.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

49.9 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.

5.5%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

55.4 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$61,552

The non-highway road network in Musselshell County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,712 vehicles per day. That average covers 77 non-highway road miles divided in 349 segments (average segment length 1,161 ft), together carrying 84,846 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈31.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.2% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.5% is 55% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 87% of counties in Montana. Musselshell's average driver income exceeds 29% of counties in Montana. The driver population here skews older than 85% of counties in Montana.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Musselshell County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Musselshell

Montana
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,712

4,202

-59.3%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

10.2%

11.7%

-13.0%

Truck % (Highway)

15.0%

Avg. Travel Time

49.9 min

36.2 min

+37.8%

How Musselshell County compares

Musselshell County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Musselshell County moves 9.7% of the total daily travel; it has the second busiest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.

Musselshell County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Montana average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Musselshell County1,71210.2%84,84649.9 min5.5%
Yellowstone County, Montana6,4718.5%3,250,72434.2 min16.0%
Golden Valley County, Montana1,46015.1%53,60861.8 min4.9%
Petroleum County, Montana41611.3%28,30648.6 minN/A
Treasure County, Montana80619.7%155,87641.1 min5.7%
Montana average4,20211.7%N/A36.2 min12.3%

Musselshell County ranked within Montana

Average travel time places Musselshell County #8 of 56 in Montana - the top quarter of the state.

Where Musselshell County sits among Montana's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureMusselshell CountyMontana rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,712#28 of 56
Average travel time49.9 min#8 of 56
Average driver income$61,552#40 of 56
Average driver age55.4 yrs#9 of 56

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

MontanaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

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

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