NHTSA FARS 2020–2024 · Census population
Most Dangerous Counties in Vermont
Quick answer: Chittenden County recorded the most road deaths in Vermont from 2020 to 2024 (48), while Orleans County had the highest death rate, 20.3 per 100,000 residents a year against 10.5 for the state as a whole.
Per 100,000 residents a year · counties with 10,000+ people
Highest death rate
| # | County | Deaths per 100k / year | Deaths 2020–2024 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orleans County | 20.3 | 28 | 27,606 |
| 2 | Franklin County | 17 | 43 | 50,638 |
| 3 | Caledonia County | 15.1 | 23 | 30,475 |
| 4 | Rutland County | 13.9 | 42 | 60,425 |
| 5 | Bennington County | 12.9 | 24 | 37,269 |
| 6 | Orange County | 12.1 | 18 | 29,761 |
| 7 | Addison County | 10.6 | 20 | 37,664 |
| 8 | Windsor County | 10.3 | 30 | 57,990 |
| 9 | Windham County | 9.6 | 22 | 45,923 |
| 10 | Lamoille County | 9.2 | 12 | 26,148 |
| 11 | Washington County | 8.3 | 25 | 60,017 |
| 12 | Chittenden County | 5.7 | 48 | 169,758 |
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| County | Deaths | Fatal crashes | Per 100k / yr | Pedestrians | At night | Alcohol | 2020→2024 | Deadliest roads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | 48 | 44 | 5.7 | 19% | 48% | 30% | US-7, I-89, SR-116 | |
| Franklin County | 43 | 40 | 17 | 5% | 42% | 42% | SR-105, I-89, SR-36 | |
| Rutland County | 42 | 41 | 13.9 | 14% | 34% | 32% | US-4, SR-22A, US-7 | |
| Windsor County | 30 | 27 | 10.3 | 3% | 15% | 22% | I-89, I-91, SR-107 | |
| Orleans County | 28 | 25 | 20.3 | 4% | 28% | 32% | SR-105, SR-100, US-5 | |
| Washington County | 25 | 21 | 8.3 | 8% | 38% | 52% | I-89, US-2, SR-14 | |
| Bennington County | 24 | 23 | 12.9 | 0% | 30% | 39% | US-7, SR-9, SR-7A | |
| Caledonia County | 23 | 21 | 15.1 | 9% | 24% | 19% | SR-15, US-5, US-2 | |
| Windham County | 22 | 22 | 9.6 | 18% | 27% | 45% | US-5, I-91, SR-142 | |
| Addison County | 20 | 18 | 10.6 | 5% | 11% | 33% | US-7, SR-116, SR-17E | |
| Orange County | 18 | 17 | 12.1 | 11% | 12% | 35% | I-89, SR-64, US-302 | |
| Lamoille County | 12 | 12 | 9.2 | 25% | 33% | 50% | SR-100, SR-15, SR-109 | |
| Essex County | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0% | 33% | 33% | SR-102, SR-105 | |
| Grand Isle County | 2 | 2 | 5.4 | 0% | 0% | 50% |
Deaths = people killed in crashes in the county, 2020–2024. Pedestrians = share of deaths who were on foot. At night = share of fatal crashes in the dark. Alcohol = share of fatal crashes where police reported a driver had been drinking. Rate = yearly average deaths ÷ average population × 100,000. Source: NHTSA FARS, U.S. Census Bureau.
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Questions
Dangerous counties — FAQ
What is the most dangerous county in Vermont for driving?
Chittenden County recorded the most road deaths in Vermont from 2020 to 2024 (48), while Orleans County had the highest death rate, 20.3 per 100,000 residents a year against 10.5 for the state as a whole. Big counties lead on counts because more people drive there; the rate shows the risk for each resident.
How many people died on Vermont roads from 2020 to 2024?
340 people, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, about 68 a year.
Where does this ranking come from?
Every fatal crash in NHTSA's FARS census for 2020–2024, placed in the county where it happened, divided by the county's average population from the U.S. Census Bureau. Rates are only ranked for counties with at least 10,000 residents.