This page delivers traffic analytics for Wheatland County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wheatland County, Montana among 79 road miles divided in 369 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 1,129 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.
1,402
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.8 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.
3.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,090
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,402 vehicles per day in Wheatland County, Montana that results in 104,448 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈38.1 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 45.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: Wheatland sees 67% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,402 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 104,448 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈38.1 million per year), roughly 0.4% of Montana's statewide total. Journey times run 27% higher than the state level, at 45.8 minutes on average. Congestion runs 70% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 3.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Wheatland carries more traffic than 33% of counties in Montana. 82% of counties in Montana have a shorter average travel time than Wheatland's 45.8 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.
1,936
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
56.8 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.
4.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,378
A significant volume of traffic in Wheatland County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,936 vehicles per day, 81% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,069 vehicles per day. That average covers 41 highway road miles divided in 142 segments (average segment length 1,511 ft), together carrying 80,737 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈29.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.7%) is 2% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Wheatland serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 50% of counties in Montana see a lower highway truck share than Wheatland's 14.7%. By raw truck volume, Wheatland carries more highway trucks than 35% of counties in Montana.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,069
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.9 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.
3.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$44,472
The non-highway road network in Wheatland County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,069 vehicles per day, 45% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,936 vehicles per day. That average covers 38 non-highway road miles divided in 227 segments (average segment length 891 ft), together carrying 23,711 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈8.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 37% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 3.1% is 75% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 82% of counties in Montana. 4% of counties in Montana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Wheatland. The driver population here skews older than 73% of counties in Montana.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Wheatland County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Wheatland
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,402
4,202
-66.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.4%
11.7%
+15.2%
Truck % (Highway)
14.7%
15.0%
-2.0%
Avg. Travel Time
45.8 min
36.2 min
+26.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,402 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Wheatland carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 35% of counties in Montana, at roughly 284 per day.
Drivers on Wheatland roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $51,090 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 13.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.7% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 45.8 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)
