COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Washington County: lower-rate fatality band
Washington County (VT) is in the lower per-capita third: 6.7/100k (#2,078 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 36
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 6.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Decreasing
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Washington County ranks #2,078 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (6.7/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Washington County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Washington County sits in the lower-rate third at 6.7 per 100k (#2,078 of 2,328), #11 of 12 in VT.
- #2,078 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,803 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #11 of 12
- in VT by rate
- Decreasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost WASHINGTON-2 · Washington 6.7/100k · #2,078 of 2,328
Washington County · 6.7/100k · decreasing
- FARS 6.7/100k
- NHTSA #2,078 of 2,328
- MILE 36 book
- POST Decreasing
- BAND 33 crash
- VOL -45.2% vs VT
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Vermont state profile →
How does Washington County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Washington County is 45% safer than the comparison
2023 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 and a 2023 FARS record.
Among the 12 rated counties in Vermont, Washington County ranks 10 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 12.2 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Washington County's rate and the state average is 5.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Orange County, at 6.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Orleans County (29.1), Rutland County (21.6), Windham County (17.4), Franklin County (15.7), Bennington County (10.8), Caledonia County (9.8), Windsor County (8.6), Addison County (8.0), Lamoille County (7.7), Orange County (6.7), Chittenden County (4.7).
Washington County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 89% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
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 and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Washington County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Washington County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Vermont statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for VT
- State fatality changesYear-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. countiesAlphabetical county index
- All state profiles51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparisonRoute-level lookup tool
- National statistics downloadFARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality dataMethodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road riskRate denominator explained
- Counties starting with WLetter index including VT counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Washington County, Vermont?
Washington County recorded 36 total traffic fatalities across 33 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Washington County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Washington County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Vermont may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Washington County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Washington County is decreasing. This suggests road safety improvements are having a positive effect in the county.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Washington County?
Washington County has a fatality rate of 6.7 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.
Where does Washington County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Washington County ranks #2,078 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #11 of 12 rated counties in VT, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Washington County compare to the rest of Vermont?
Washington County's per-capita rate of 6.7 per 100,000 residents is below the Vermont county average of 12.2. Visit the Vermont state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Washington 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.