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Data Years: 2020–2024 Source: VTrans Data Unit SHSO · Vermont VTrans Updated Annually
CEA · Statewide Overview

Statewide Traffic Safety Overview

Total traffic fatalities · Serious injuries · All crash types · All counties · Data Source: VTrans Data Unit / FARS

2024 Fatalities (F)
59
5-yr avg: 67.8 · Total 2020–2024: 339
2024 Serious Injuries (SI)
317
Highest in 5-year window · 5-yr avg: 285.4
5-Year Total F+SI
1,766
2020–2024 combined · All crash types
F+SI Trend 2020→2024
↑ 27%
F+SI rising: 297 (2020) → 376 (2024)
Fatalities 2020–2024
Serious Injuries 2020–2024
Fatalities & Serious Injuries Combined
Extended Analysis · 2020–2024 · All Counties
All Crashes by Year
F+SI by Age & Sex
F+SI by Month
F+SI by Day of Week
F+SI by Time of Day
Crashes by Type
Road Speed Limit (Posted)
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Source: VTrans Data Unit · FARS · All Crash Types · All Counties · 2020–2024 ⚠️ Dashboard displays 2016–2026 data. BEACON presents 2020–2024 only.
CEA · Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving

Fatalities and serious bodily injury crashes involving distracted driving behaviors · 2020–2024 · All Counties

2024 Fatalities (F)
3
Tied lowest in 5-year window
2024 Serious Injuries (SI)
48
Matches 2020 high — trend watch
5-Year Total F+SI
246
2020–2024 combined
F+SI Trend 2020→2024
↓ 4%
F+SI improving: 53 (2020) → 51 (2024)
Fatalities 2020–2024
Serious Injuries 2020–2024
Fatalities & Serious Injuries Combined
Extended Analysis · 2020–2024 · All Counties
All Crashes by Year
F+SI by Age & Sex
F+SI by Month
F+SI by Day of Week
F+SI by Time of Day
Crashes by Type
Road Speed Limit (Posted)
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Source: County — SHSO Grant Data — 2020–2024 · VTrans Data Unit ⚠️ Dashboard displays 2016–2026 data. BEACON presents 2020–2024 only.
CEA · Impaired Driving

Impaired Driving

Fatalities and serious injuries involving DUI — drugs and/or alcohol · 2020–2024 · All Counties

2024 Fatalities (F)
32
Down from peak of 48 in 2021
2024 Serious Injuries (SI)
54
Lowest SI in 5-year window
5-Year Total F+SI
518
2020–2024 combined
F+SI Trend 2020→2024
↑ 1%
F+SI: 85 (2020) → 86 (2024) · peak 123 in 2022
Fatalities 2020–2024
Serious Injuries 2020–2024
Fatalities & Serious Injuries Combined
Extended Analysis · 2020–2024 · All Counties
All Crashes by Year
F+SI by Age & Sex
F+SI by Month
F+SI by Day of Week
F+SI by Time of Day
Crashes by Type
Road Speed Limit (Posted)
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Source: County — SHSO Grant Data — 2020–2024 · VTrans Data Unit ⚠️ Dashboard displays 2016–2026 data. BEACON presents 2020–2024 only.
CEA · Occupant Protection

Occupant Protection

Fatalities and serious injuries involving improper or lack of restraint use · 2020–2024 · All Counties

2024 Fatalities (F)
28
New low in 5-year window — positive sign
2024 Serious Injuries (SI)
100
Highest in 5-year window
5-Year Total F+SI
593
2020–2024 combined
F+SI Trend 2020→2024
↑ 31%
F+SI rising: 98 (2020) → 128 (2024)
Fatalities 2020–2024
Serious Injuries 2020–2024
Fatalities & Serious Injuries Combined
Extended Analysis · 2020–2024 · All Counties
All Crashes by Year
F+SI by Age & Sex
F+SI by Month
F+SI by Day of Week
F+SI by Time of Day
Crashes by Type
Road Speed Limit (Posted)
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Source: County — SHSO Grant Data — 2020–2024 · VTrans Data Unit ⚠️ Dashboard displays 2016–2026 data. BEACON presents 2020–2024 only.
CEA · Speeding & Aggressive Driving

Speeding & Aggressive Driving

Fatalities and serious injuries involving speed-related factors · 2020–2024 · All Counties

2024 Fatalities (F)
14
Relatively stable 2022–2024
2024 Serious Injuries (SI)
60
Highest SI in 5-year window
5-Year Total F+SI
335
2020–2024 combined
F+SI Trend 2020→2024
↑ 35%
F+SI rising: 55 (2020) → 74 (2024)
Fatalities 2020–2024
Serious Injuries 2020–2024
Fatalities & Serious Injuries Combined
Extended Analysis · 2020–2024 · All Counties
All Crashes by Year
F+SI by Age & Sex
F+SI by Month
F+SI by Day of Week
F+SI by Time of Day
Crashes by Type
Road Speed Limit (Posted)
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Source: County — SHSO Grant Data — 2020–2024 · VTrans Data Unit ⚠️ Dashboard displays 2016–2026 data. BEACON presents 2020–2024 only.
CEA · Older Drivers

Older Drivers

Fatalities and serious injuries — drivers 65 and older · 2020–2024 · All Counties

2024 Fatalities (F)
11
Lowest in 5-year window
2024 Serious Injuries (SI)
69
Tied highest — matches 2021
5-Year Total F+SI
402
2020–2024 combined
F+SI Trend 2020→2024
↑ 29%
F+SI rising: 62 (2020) → 80 (2024)
Fatalities (F) 2020–2024
Serious Injuries (SI) 2020–2024
Fatalities & Serious Injuries Combined
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Source: VTrans Data Unit · FARS · US Census Bureau ACS ⚠️ Dashboard displays 2016–2026 data. BEACON presents 2020–2024 only.
CEA · Motorcyclists

Motorcyclists

Motorcyclist fatalities and serious injuries · 2020–2024 · All Counties

2024 Fatalities (F)
6
Lowest in 5-year window
2024 Serious Injuries (SI)
41
Down from peak of 50 in 2023
5-Year Total F+SI
257
2020–2024 combined
F+SI Trend 2020→2024
↑ 24%
F+SI rising: 38 (2020) → 47 (2024)
Fatalities (F) 2020–2024
Serious Injuries (SI) 2020–2024
Fatalities & Serious Injuries Combined
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Source: VTrans Data Unit · FARS ⚠️ Dashboard displays 2016–2026 data. BEACON presents 2020–2024 only.
CEA · Younger Drivers

Younger Drivers (≤20 Years)

Fatalities and serious injuries — drivers 20 years old or younger · 2020–2024 · All Counties

2024 Fatalities (F)
15
Stable — matches 2020 level
2024 Serious Injuries (SI)
85
Highest in 5-year window
5-Year Total F+SI
455
2020–2024 combined
F+SI Trend 2020→2024
↑ 22%
F+SI rising: 82 (2020) → 100 (2024)
Fatalities (F) 2020–2024
Serious Injuries (SI) 2020–2024
Fatalities & Serious Injuries Combined
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Source: VTrans Data Unit · FARS · Driver Education Dashboard ⚠️ Dashboard displays 2016–2026 data. BEACON presents 2020–2024 only.
CEA · Pedestrians

Pedestrians

Pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries · 2020–2024 · All Counties

2024 Fatalities (F)
6
Stable over 5-year window
2024 Serious Injuries (SI)
37
Highest in 5-year window
5-Year Total F+SI
161
2020–2024 combined
F+SI Trend 2020→2024
↑ 65%
F+SI rising: 26 (2020) → 43 (2024) · Significant increase — monitor closely
Fatalities (F) 2020–2024
Serious Injuries (SI) 2020–2024
Fatalities & Serious Injuries Combined
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Source: VTrans Data Unit · FARS · VT Vulnerable Road User Assessment 2023 ⚠️ Dashboard displays 2016–2026 data. BEACON presents 2020–2024 only.
CEA · Bicyclists

Bicyclists

Bicyclist fatalities and serious injuries involving a motor vehicle · 2020–2024 · All Counties

2024 Fatalities (F)
2
Small sample — interpret with caution
2024 Serious Injuries (SI)
9
Consistent with 2023
5-Year Total F+SI
39
Motor vehicle crashes only · 2020–2024
F+SI Trend 2020→2024
3 → 11
↑ 267% · small sample — interpret with caution
Fatalities (F) 2020–2024
Serious Injuries (SI) 2020–2024
Fatalities & Serious Injuries Combined
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Source: VTrans Data Unit · Motor vehicle involved crashes only ⚠️ Dashboard displays 2016–2026 data. BEACON presents 2020–2024 only.

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