This page delivers traffic analytics for Pondera County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Pondera County, Montana among 187 road miles divided in 607 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 1,628 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.
853
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.3 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.
3.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,939
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 853 vehicles per day in Pondera County, Montana that results in 180,366 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈65.8 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 40.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: Pondera sees 80% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (853 vehicles per day against 4,202), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 180,366 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈65.8 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Montana's statewide total. Journey times run 11% higher than the state level, at 40.3 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 3.5% is 71% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Pondera carries more traffic than 11% of counties in Montana. 58% of counties in Montana have a shorter average travel time than Pondera's 40.3 minutes.
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.
1,482
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
51.7 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.
3.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,874
A significant volume of traffic in Pondera County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,482 vehicles per day, 93% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 767 vehicles per day. That average covers 75 highway road miles divided in 73 segments (average segment length 5,456 ft), together carrying 117,545 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈42.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.8%, highway truck share is 8% lower than the state average, marking Pondera as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Pondera's highway truck share (13.8%) is higher than 43% of counties in Montana. Pondera's highway truck count is higher than 17% of counties in Montana, at roughly 204 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
767
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.7 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.
3.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,755
The non-highway road network in Pondera County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 767 vehicles per day, 48% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,482 vehicles per day. That average covers 112 non-highway road miles divided in 534 segments (average segment length 1,105 ft), together carrying 62,820 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈22.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 25% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 3.5% is 71% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 58% of counties in Montana see shorter overall travel times than Pondera. Trip origins here have higher average income than 24% of counties in Montana. 65% of counties in Montana have a younger driver population than Pondera.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 3% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +87% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -60% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Pondera County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +87% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Pondera
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
853
4,202
-79.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.6%
11.7%
+8.0%
Truck % (Highway)
13.8%
15.0%
-7.9%
Avg. Travel Time
40.3 min
36.2 min
+11.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 853 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Pondera skews older than 65% of counties in Montana.
Trucks account for approximately 12.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.8% on highways.
Approximately 33% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Pondera County, Montana. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Pondera roads have a median age of 53 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,939 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 40.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 87% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 345 vehicles per day - a 60% decrease from the annual average.
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)
