This page delivers traffic analytics for Toole County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Toole County, Montana among 174 road miles divided in 477 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 1,931 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.
1,025
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.0 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.
5.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,849
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,025 vehicles per day in Toole County, Montana that results in 137,033 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈50.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 40.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: Toole sees 76% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,025 vehicles per day against 4,202), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Toole accounts for about 0.5% of Montana's statewide total, at 137,033 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈50.0 million per year). The average trip takes 40.0 minutes, 10% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 58% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 5.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 24% of counties in Montana see less traffic than Toole's 1,025 vehicles per day. 55% of counties in Montana have a shorter average travel time than Toole's 40.0 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.
1,246
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.7 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.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,259
A significant volume of traffic in Toole County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,246 vehicles per day, 83% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 679 vehicles per day. That average covers 141 highway road miles divided in 291 segments (average segment length 2,560 ft), together carrying 122,759 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈44.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 6% higher than the state average, at 15.9% - positioning Toole as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Toole's highway truck share (15.9%) is higher than 59% of counties in Montana. Toole's highway truck count is higher than 2% of counties in Montana, at roughly 199 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
679
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.7 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.
7.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,053
The non-highway road network in Toole County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 679 vehicles per day, 46% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,246 vehicles per day. That average covers 33 non-highway road miles divided in 186 segments (average segment length 947 ft), together carrying 14,274 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 54% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (7.7%) runs 36% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Toole's overall average travel time exceeds 55% of counties in Montana. 22% of counties in Montana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Toole. Toole's median driver age is higher than 33% of counties in Montana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 11:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +14% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -20% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Toole County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +14% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Toole
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,025
4,202
-75.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.1%
11.7%
+29.0%
Truck % (Highway)
15.9%
15.0%
+6.5%
Avg. Travel Time
40.0 min
36.2 min
+10.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,025 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Toole skews older than 33% of counties in Montana.
Weekday peaks occur between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 71% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 40.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 15.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.9% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 14% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 824 vehicles per day - a 20% 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)
