This page delivers traffic analytics for Yellowstone County, Montana. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Yellowstone County, Montana among 701 road miles divided in 9,819 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 377 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.
6,471
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
16.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,094
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,471 vehicles per day in Yellowstone County, Montana that results in 3,250,724 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Montana state averages: At 6,471 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Yellowstone carries 54% more traffic than the state average of 4,202 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Yellowstone accounts for about 11% of Montana's statewide total, at 3,250,724 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year). The average trip takes 34.2 minutes, 5% lower than the state level. At 30% higher than the state level, the 16.0% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Yellowstone carries more traffic than 98% of counties in Montana. On travel time, Yellowstone runs longer than 15% 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.
6,962
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.
33.0 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.
16.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,767
A significant volume of traffic in Yellowstone County, Montana utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,962 vehicles per day, 8% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,441 vehicles per day. That average covers 258 highway road miles divided in 570 segments (average segment length 2,390 ft), together carrying 1,432,616 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈523 million per year). No more than 2 other counties in Montana move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 13.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.2%, highway truck share is 12% lower than the state average, marking Yellowstone as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Yellowstone's highway truck share (13.2%) is higher than 33% of counties in Montana. By raw truck volume, Yellowstone carries more highway trucks than 78% 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.
6,441
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.3 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.
15.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,599
The non-highway road network in Yellowstone County, Montana supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,441 vehicles per day, 7% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,962 vehicles per day. That average covers 443 non-highway road miles divided in 9,249 segments (average segment length 253 ft), together carrying 1,818,108 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈664 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 63% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 15.9% is 32% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 15% of counties in Montana. 95% of counties in Montana see lower average driver income among trip origins than Yellowstone. 13% of counties in Montana have a younger driver population than Yellowstone.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 80% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +13% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Yellowstone County, Montana, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +13% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Yellowstone
Montana
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,471
4,202
+54.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.5%
11.7%
-27.0%
Truck % (Highway)
13.2%
15.0%
-12.1%
Avg. Travel Time
34.2 min
36.2 min
-5.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,471 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Yellowstone have higher average income than 95% of counties in Montana.
Traffic volumes are typically 13% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,230 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 8.5% 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 6:00 PM in the evening - about 80% above the daily 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)
