This page delivers traffic analytics for Prairie County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Prairie County, Montana among 100 road miles divided in 155 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 3,405 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.
939
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.3 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.
3.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,455
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 939 vehicles per day in Prairie County, Montana that results in 168,155 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈61.4 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 42.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: Prairie sees 78% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (939 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 168,155 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈61.4 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Montana's statewide total. The average trip takes 42.3 minutes, 17% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 70% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 3.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Prairie carries more traffic than 16% of counties in Montana. On travel time, Prairie runs longer than 67% of counties in Montana.
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.
1,972
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.6 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.
4.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,679
A significant volume of traffic in Prairie County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,972 vehicles per day, 303% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 490 vehicles per day. That average covers 75 highway road miles divided in 47 segments (average segment length 8,393 ft), together carrying 159,527 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈58.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 19.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 32% higher than the state average, at 19.8% - positioning Prairie as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 78% of counties in Montana. Prairie's highway truck count is higher than 61% of counties in Montana, at roughly 390 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
490
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.1 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.
3.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
59.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,607
The non-highway road network in Prairie County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 490 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,972 vehicles per day. That average covers 25 non-highway road miles divided in 108 segments (average segment length 1,234 ft), together carrying 8,628 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 45% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 3.3% is 73% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 67% of counties in Montana. Trip origins here have higher average income than 35% of counties in Montana. Prairie's median driver age is higher than 89% of counties in Montana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Prairie County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Prairie
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
939
4,202
-77.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
19.3%
11.7%
+65.5%
Truck % (Highway)
19.8%
15.0%
+31.9%
Avg. Travel Time
42.3 min
36.2 min
+16.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 939 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Prairie's average travel time of 42.3 minutes is longer than 67% of counties in Montana.
Approximately 90% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Prairie 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 Prairie roads have a median age of 56 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $62,455 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 63% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 42.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 19.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.8% on highways.
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)
