This page delivers traffic analytics for Silver Bow County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Silver Bow County, Montana among 204 road miles divided in 2,703 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 399 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.
4,147
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.
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.
11.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,975
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,147 vehicles per day in Silver Bow County, Montana that results in 726,867 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈265 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 38.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: Silver Bow's average daily traffic volume is 1% lower than the state average - 4,147 vehicles per day against 4,202 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 726,867 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈265 million per year), roughly 2.6% of Montana's statewide total. The average trip takes 38.7 minutes, 7% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 11.7% is 5% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Silver Bow carries more traffic than 85% of counties in Montana. 44% of counties in Montana have a shorter average travel time than Silver Bow's 38.7 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.
4,528
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
10.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,444
A significant volume of traffic in Silver Bow County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,528 vehicles per day, 10% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,117 vehicles per day. That average covers 116 highway road miles divided in 195 segments (average segment length 3,141 ft), together carrying 463,404 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈169 million per year). 72% of counties in Montana move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 17.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 17.0%, highway truck share is 13% higher than the state average, marking Silver Bow as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 63% of counties in Montana see a lower highway truck share than Silver Bow's 17.0%. 76% of counties in Montana see fewer highway trucks per day than Silver Bow's roughly 769.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,117
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.3 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.
11.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,966
The non-highway road network in Silver Bow County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,117 vehicles per day, 9% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,528 vehicles per day. That average covers 88 non-highway road miles divided in 2,508 segments (average segment length 186 ft), together carrying 263,463 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈96.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 71% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 11.8% is 3% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 44% of counties in Montana see shorter overall travel times than Silver Bow. Silver Bow's average driver income exceeds 44% of counties in Montana. Silver Bow's median driver age is higher than 25% of counties in Montana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 63% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +22% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -29% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Silver Bow County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +22% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Silver Bow
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,147
4,202
-1.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.6%
11.7%
+8.1%
Truck % (Highway)
17.0%
15.0%
+13.4%
Avg. Travel Time
38.7 min
36.2 min
+7.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,147 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Silver Bow carries more traffic than 85% of counties in Montana, averaging 4,147 vehicles per day.
Approximately 19% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $64,975 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 12.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 17.0% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 63% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 22% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,956 vehicles per day - a 29% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 38.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
