Fatal crashes in Henrico County, Virginia
In 2024, 46 people died in 45 fatal crashes in Henrico County, Virginia, 58.6% more than in 2023. From 2015 to 2024 the county recorded 280 fatal crashes and 294 deaths, the 3rd most of 132 counties in Virginia.
13.6 deaths per 100,000 residents, against 10.4 across Virginia in 2024; 8.9 against 10.1 a year over 2015 to 2024. Population 338,696, Census Bureau estimate. All fatal crashes in Virginia.
Deaths in Henrico County by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45 | 46 |
| 2023 | 28 | 29 |
| 2022 | 33 | 34 |
| 2021 | 36 | 39 |
| 2020 | 26 | 29 |
| 2019 | 26 | 26 |
| 2018 | 27 | 28 |
| 2017 | 21 | 24 |
| 2016 | 20 | 21 |
| 2015 | 18 | 18 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
The deadliest roads in Henrico County
I-295 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Henrico County from 2015 to 2024: 27, with 29 deaths. The 10 roads listed held 53% of all fatal crashes in Henrico County from 2015 to 2024; 3 are interstates, 6 US routes, 1 state highway. 61% of the county's fatal crashes were on an interstate, US or state route; the other 39% were on county roads and city streets. Routes are listed from 5 fatal crashes.
| Road | Fatal crashes | Deaths | 2022 to 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-295 | 27 | 29 | 5 | no page |
| 2 | I-64 | 25 | 27 | 10 | |
| 3 | US 250 | 20 | 20 | 7 | |
| 4 | I-95 | 16 | 20 | 8 | |
| 5 | State Highway 33 | 14 | 14 | 8 | no page |
| 6 | US 1 | 12 | 12 | 7 | |
| 7 | US 33 | 12 | 12 | 6 | |
| 8 | US 360 | 9 | 9 | 5 | |
| 9 | US 60 | 7 | 8 | 2 | |
| 10 | US 301 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen in Henrico County
The heaviest slot is Friday, 8 pm to midnight, with 14 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 6 pm to 7 pm; the worst month is October.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3.6 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 1.4 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 0.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.1 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 3.9 percent, 11 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 1.8 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 0.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 1.8 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 3.6 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 2.1 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 0.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 9 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 1.8 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.1 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 3.9 percent, 11 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 1.4 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.4 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 4.6 percent, 13 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 2.1 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 2.1 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 1.1 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.1 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 5.0 percent, 14 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 5.0 percent, 14 fatal crashes | 0.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.4 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 4.6 percent, 13 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan9.3%
- Feb5.0%
- Mar9.6%
- Apr10.0%
- May7.9%
- Jun5.4%
- Jul8.6%
- Aug9.6%
- Sep10.0%
- Oct11.4%
- Nov7.5%
- Dec5.7%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes in Henrico County first hit
The first harmful event was a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 32%; a collision with another vehicle in 28%, a pedestrian in 27%, a cyclist in 3.9%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 89 | 32% |
| Collision with another vehicle | 77 | 28% |
| Pedestrian | 76 | 27% |
| Other | 16 | 5.7% |
| Cyclist | 11 | 3.9% |
| Parked vehicle | 6 | 2.1% |
| Rollover | 5 | 1.8% |
| Not reported | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
How fatal crashes in Henrico County compare with Virginia
The largest difference from Virginia: from 2015 to 2024, 12% of fatal crashes in Henrico County were on rural roads, against 55% across Virginia. Also above the Virginia share: unlit roads at night, hit-and-runs and pedestrians. Below it: speeding. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of Virginia. A share is only given over 20 crashes; above or below means more than chance would give on 280 crashes.
| Henrico | Virginia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural roads | 12% | 55% | below the Virginia share |
| At or near an intersection | 27% | 23% | about the same as the Virginia share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 51% | 31% | above the Virginia share |
| A drinking driver | 26% | 29% | about the same as the Virginia share |
| Speeding | 19% | 29% | below the Virginia share |
| A distracted driver (as recorded) | 11% | 11% | about the same as the Virginia share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 54% | 55% | about the same as the Virginia share |
| Hit-and-run | 6.8% | 4.1% | above the Virginia share |
| A motorcycle involved | 9.3% | 13% | about the same as the Virginia share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 28% | 14% | above the Virginia share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Questions about fatal crashes in Henrico County, Virginia
- How many people died in car accidents in Henrico County in 2024?
- 46 people died in 45 fatal crashes in Henrico County, Virginia, in 2024, 58.6% more than in 2023. That is 13.6 deaths per 100,000 residents, against 10.4 across Virginia. Source: NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
- What is the deadliest road in Henrico County?
- I-295 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Henrico County from 2015 to 2024: 27, with 29 deaths.
- When do fatal crashes in Henrico County happen most often?
- The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Friday, 8 pm to midnight, with 14 fatal crashes.
- How many fatal crashes in Henrico County involved a drinking driver?
- 72 of 280 fatal crashes in Henrico County from 2015 to 2024 involved a driver NHTSA recorded as drinking, 26%, against 29% across Virginia.
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All fatal crashes in Virginia, with every county ranked.
Where the Henrico County numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash NHTSA filed in Henrico County (county code 87). A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The rate per 100,000 uses the Census Bureau's population estimate for the county; it is the only figure here not counted from FARS. Totals from state highway departments and news reports can differ: they count from their own crash reports, often before every death within 30 days is known, while NHTSA's file is checked against death certificates and revised once a year. The full method.
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