This page delivers traffic analytics for Valley County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Valley County, Montana among 168 road miles divided in 982 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 904 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.
1,859
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.6 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.
4.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,905
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,859 vehicles per day in Valley County, Montana that results in 195,444 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈71.3 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: At 1,859 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Valley carries 56% less traffic than the state average of 4,202 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 195,444 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈71.3 million per year), roughly 0.7% of Montana's statewide total. At 31.6 minutes, the average travel time is 13% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 4.6% is 62% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Valley carries more traffic than 56% of counties in Montana. Its average travel time of 31.6 minutes is longer than 7% 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.
3,075
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.8 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.
5.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,932
A significant volume of traffic in Valley County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,075 vehicles per day, 250% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 880 vehicles per day. That average covers 85 highway road miles divided in 438 segments (average segment length 1,028 ft), together carrying 143,226 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈52.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.2%) is 12% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Valley serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 33% of counties in Montana see a lower highway truck share than Valley's 13.2%. Valley's highway truck count is higher than 22% of counties in Montana, at roughly 405 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
880
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.
27.5 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.
4.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,867
The non-highway road network in Valley County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 880 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,075 vehicles per day. That average covers 83 non-highway road miles divided in 544 segments (average segment length 804 ft), together carrying 52,217 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈19.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 45% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.3% is 65% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Valley's overall average travel time exceeds 7% of counties in Montana. 45% of counties in Montana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Valley. Valley's median driver age is higher than 71% of counties in Montana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Valley County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Valley
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,859
4,202
-55.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.6%
11.7%
-0.7%
Truck % (Highway)
13.2%
15.0%
-12.1%
Avg. Travel Time
31.6 min
36.2 min
-12.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,859 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Valley's highway truck share of 13.2% is higher than 33% of counties in Montana.
Trucks account for approximately 11.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.2% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
Drivers on Valley roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $65,905 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.6 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)
