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Vermont
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Long a disputed territory fought over by New Hampshire and New York, Vermont was eventually freed by a militia known as the Green Mountain Boys and existed as its own republic for fourteen years before joining the Union as the 14th state in 1791. Vermont is graced with breathtaking natural beauty including the Green Mountain range and Lake Champlain, the sixth-largest body of fresh water in the United States. While it ranks 49th in population ahead of only Wyoming, Vermont is a clear #1 in production of maple syrup and the state is a favorite destination for skiers from around the globe.
IBM in Essex Junction provides 25% of all manufacturing jobs in Vermont and is responsible for $1 billion of the state's annual economy. Automobile travel is the transportation mode of choice for most of Vermont's 600,000+ residents and the major cities of Burlington, Essex, Hartford, Middlebury, Norwich, Stowe, Windsor, and the capital Montpelier are connected by 2,843 miles of highways.
IBM in Essex Junction provides 25% of all manufacturing jobs in Vermont and is responsible for $1 billion of the state's annual economy. Automobile travel is the transportation mode of choice for most of Vermont's 600,000+ residents and the major cities of Burlington, Essex, Hartford, Middlebury, Norwich, Stowe, Windsor, and the capital Montpelier are connected by 2,843 miles of highways.
Incidents
Fatal Truck Accidents: 12 per year
Non-Fatal Truck Accidents: 34 per year
Accident Locales: 91%(Rural), 8%(Urban)
Carrier Fact: 40% of Vermont's truck accidents involve carriers whose principle place of business is not Vermont.
In 50% of Vermont's truck accidents, weather conditions were NOT a factor.
Roads
Interstate 89: Stretching through Vermont and New Hampshire, I-89 spends 130 of its 188 miles in the Green Mountain State and swings quite close to the cities of Burlington and White River Junction.
Interstate 91: Situated along the 177 Vermont miles of I-91 are the towns of Derby Line (at the Canadian border), St. Johnsbury, and White River Junction.
Interstate 93: I-93 spends only 12 miles in Vermont, and terminates in St. Johnsbury.
Counties
Addison -- Bennington -- Caledonia -- Chittenden -- Essex -- Franklin -- Grand Isle -- Lamoille -- Orange -- Orleans -- Rutland -- Washington -- Windham -- Windsor