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Sanders County, Montana Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Sanders County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Sanders County, Montana among 193 road miles divided in 1,430 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 712 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.

1,919

Trucks

Trucks

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

9.6%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

38.0 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.

5.9%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

61.5 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$57,218

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,919 vehicles per day in Sanders County, Montana that results in 320,953 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈117 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 38.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Montana state averages: At 1,919 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Sanders carries 54% less traffic than the state average of 4,202 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 320,953 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈117 million per year), about 1.1% of Montana's statewide total. The average trip takes 38.0 minutes, 5% higher than the state level. At 52% lower than the state level, the 5.9% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Sanders carries more traffic than 60% of counties in Montana. Its average travel time of 38.0 minutes is longer than 38% 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.

1,919

Trucks

Trucks

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

9.6%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

38.0 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.

5.9%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

61.5 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$57,218

The non-highway road network in Sanders County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,919 vehicles per day. That average covers 193 non-highway road miles divided in 1,430 segments (average segment length 712 ft), together carrying 320,953 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈117 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.9% is 51% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 38% of counties in Montana. Sanders's average driver income exceeds 13% of counties in Montana. The driver population here skews older than 98% of counties in Montana.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 87% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +36% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -36% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Sanders County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +36% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Sanders

Montana
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,919

4,202

-54.3%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

9.6%

11.7%

-18.0%

Truck % (Highway)

15.0%

Avg. Travel Time

38.0 min

36.2 min

+5.0%

How Sanders County compares

Sanders County against nearby areas

Against the 4 nearest areas, Sanders County runs 6.0 percentage points less truck traffic and carries 29.9% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.

Sanders 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
Sanders County1,9199.6%320,95338.0 min5.9%
Shoshone County, Idaho2,00018.4%412,28430.7 minN/A
Mineral County, Montana1,95725.8%513,08648.6 min6.4%
Lake County, Montana4,3079.1%875,23739.6 min10.6%
Lincoln County, Montana2,6829.0%221,56730.0 min7.2%
Montana average4,20211.7%N/A36.2 min12.3%

Sanders County ranked within Montana

Sanders County sits in Montana's top three on average driver age.

Where Sanders 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.
MeasureSanders CountyMontana rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,919#23 of 56
Average travel time38.0 min#35 of 56
Average driver income$57,218#49 of 56
Average driver age61.5 yrs#2 of 56

The two ends of this table sit far apart: #2 of 56 on average driver age, against #49 of 56 on average driver income.

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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