Vermont Vehicle Statistics
In 2023, Vermont had 514,883 registered vehicles, including 10,022 plug-in electric vehicles (EVs). In January 2024, EV numbers rose to 12,754, with 5,416 plug-in hybrids. Chittenden County led in EV registrations, with 3,604 EVs, or approximately 1 EV per 47 people.

Vermont in 2023 experienced 69 car crash fatalities, tying with 2018 and 2013 for the third-highest annual total. Drug and/or alcohol involvement in these fatalities rose to 65% in 2023. Additionally, Vermont had the highest rate of unbelted deaths in the U.S., fluctuating between 49% and 62% since 2019.

As of June 2024, Vermont has recorded 23 road fatalities, slightly above the 10-year average of 20 and down from 28 at the same time in the previous year.

In 2023, plug-in EVs accounted for 10% of vehicle sales in Vermont, marking a 34% increase from 2022. The top-selling vehicles were traditional internal combustion engine models like the Ford F-150, Toyota RAV4, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, contributing to Vermont's total vehicle sales of $3.5 billion that year.

For insurance rates in Vermont, the average annual cost for full coverage car insurance is $1,061, while minimum coverage only costs $238. The state's low population density, reduced car theft, and rural setting contribute to this lower car insurance.