Vermont State Police — traffic crash fatalities · to 17 October 2026
Vermont Traffic Deaths 2026 So Far
Quick answer: 43 people have died in traffic crashes in Vermont in 2026, to 17 October 2026, against 49 by the same date in 2025 (-12%).
43
Deaths in 2026
to 17 October 2026
49
Same date 2025
-12% this year
Vermont State Police count. Last year's figures stop at the same month and day as this year's newest record. Source: Vermont State Police — traffic crash fatalities; checked every 6 hours.
Related: other states so far this year · most dangerous counties in Vermont · deadliest roads in Vermont · Vermont road deaths by year
Questions
Deaths this year — FAQ
How many people have died on Vermont roads in 2026?
43 people have died in traffic crashes in Vermont in 2026, to 17 October 2026, against 49 by the same date in 2025 (-12%).
Are these final numbers?
No. These are running counts published during the year. Vermont State Police count. NHTSA publishes final national figures (FARS) about a year after the year ends.
Why only these states?
Only some states publish a running count in a form we can read automatically and check. We add a state when its official count becomes available as data, rather than copying numbers from news reports.