Vermont in 1987
Deaths 119Fatal crashes 103Per 100,000 —US deaths 46,390
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 1987.
In 1987, 119 people died in 103 fatal crashes in Vermont.
The death toll rose 9% from 109 in 1986 to 119 in 1987.
Vermont accounted for 0.3% of the 46,390 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
57.3% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
35% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1986 and the nation
| Measure | Vermont 1987 | Vermont 1986 | United States 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 119 | 109 | 46,390 |
| Fatal crashes | 103 | 91 | 41,438 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 57% | 67% | 42% |
Counties in 1987
Every county with a fatal crash in 1987, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 13 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland County | 18 | 20 | 33.2 | 74 |
| Chittenden County | 14 | 17 | 10.0 | 82 |
| Addison County | 12 | 16 | 42.1 | 46 |
| Windsor County | 10 | 13 | 22.5 | 67 |
| Windham County | 11 | 12 | 26.3 | 54 |
| Franklin County | 8 | 8 | 15.7 | 75 |
| Orleans County | 7 | 8 | 28.9 | 52 |
| Washington County | 7 | 8 | 13.4 | 46 |
| Bennington County | 5 | 5 | 13.5 | 41 |
| Lamoille County | 4 | 5 | 19.0 | 26 |
| Caledonia County | 3 | 3 | 9.8 | 40 |
| Essex County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Orange County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 25 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Vermont in 1987?
119 people in 103 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1987 file.
Which county in Vermont had the most crash deaths in 1987?
Rutland County with 20 deaths in 18 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1987 compare with 1986 in Vermont?
119 deaths against 109 in 1986 (+9%). Nationally the 1987 total was 46,390.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1987 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.