COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Lamoille County, Vermont
Road fatality data for Lamoille County (VT). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 24
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 2
- Latest Year Deaths
- 10.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
Lamoille County's fatality rate of 10.4 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- 74%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 10.5/100k
- Vermont county average
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Lamoille County, Vermont recorded 24 total road fatalities across 22 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 2 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 2.7 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 10.4 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Lamoille County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Vermont state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Lamoille County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Lamoille County's 24-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
24
Latest Year
2
Avg Annual
2.7
Rate per 100K
10.4
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Lamoille County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Lamoille County is About the same as the comparison
Average annual road deaths from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System over population from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2023). Rates shown for counties with 10,000+ residents.
Among the 12 rated counties in Vermont, Lamoille County ranks 8 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 10.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Lamoille County's rate and the state average is 0.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Rutland County, at 10.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Orleans County (19.6), Franklin County (12.4), Caledonia County (11.8), Windsor County (11.4), Addison County (11.1), Windham County (11.1), Rutland County (10.6), Bennington County (10.2), Orange County (7.0), Washington County (6.7), Chittenden County (4.2).
Lamoille County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
10 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 74% of 2,392 rated counties
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03
Lamoille County's rate vs. the Vermont state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Lamoille County, Vermont?
Lamoille County recorded 24 total traffic fatalities across 22 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 2 fatalities. The county averages approximately 2.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Lamoille County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Lamoille County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Vermont may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Lamoille County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Lamoille County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Lamoille County?
Lamoille County has a fatality rate of 10.4 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
How does Lamoille County compare to the rest of Vermont?
Lamoille County's per-capita rate of 10.4 per 100,000 residents is below the Vermont county average of 10.5. Visit the Vermont state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Lamoille County come from?
All road fatality data comes from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a census of fatal motor vehicle crashes on public roads in the United States. FARS data covers the period 2016-2023 and includes all crashes resulting in at least one fatality within 30 days.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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