Fatal crashes in Newport News city, Virginia
In 2024, 19 people died in 17 fatal crashes in Newport News city, Virginia, up from 12 in 2023. From 2015 to 2024 the county recorded 163 fatal crashes and 167 deaths, the 9th most of 132 counties in Virginia.
10.4 deaths per 100,000 residents, against 10.4 across Virginia in 2024; 9.2 against 10.1 a year over 2015 to 2024. Population 183,056, Census Bureau estimate. All fatal crashes in Virginia.
Deaths in Newport News city by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 19 |
| 2023 | 12 | 12 |
| 2022 | 15 | 16 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 |
| 2020 | 21 | 22 |
| 2019 | 17 | 17 |
| 2018 | 17 | 17 |
| 2017 | 16 | 16 |
| 2016 | 17 | 17 |
| 2015 | 15 | 15 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
The deadliest roads in Newport News city
State Highway 143 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Newport News city from 2015 to 2024: 33, with 34 deaths. The 6 roads listed held 71% of all fatal crashes in Newport News city from 2015 to 2024; 2 are interstates, 2 US routes, 2 state highways. 75% of the county's fatal crashes were on an interstate, US or state route; the other 25% were on county roads and city streets. Routes are listed from 5 fatal crashes.
| Road | Fatal crashes | Deaths | 2022 to 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Highway 143 | 33 | 34 | 11 | no page |
| 2 | I-64 | 29 | 30 | 9 | |
| 3 | US 17 | 19 | 19 | 7 | |
| 4 | US 60 | 19 | 19 | 3 | |
| 5 | I-664 | 9 | 9 | 1 | no page |
| 6 | State Highway 173 | 6 | 6 | 3 | no page |
Newport News had 91% of the county's fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, 148 of 163.
Cities NHTSA filed, with their fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024: Newport News 148. The city is not filed for crashes outside a city.
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 Newport News city
The heaviest slot is Friday, 8 pm to midnight, with 13 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 3 pm to 4 pm; the worst month is June.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6.1 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 1.2 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 4.3 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crash | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 3.1 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crash | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 3.7 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 4.9 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crash | 1.8 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 5.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 3.1 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crash | 4.9 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 8.0 percent, 13 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 3.1 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 4.3 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 3.7 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan5.5%
- Feb7.4%
- Mar8.0%
- Apr8.6%
- May4.3%
- Jun13.5%
- Jul8.0%
- Aug8.0%
- Sep9.8%
- Oct8.6%
- Nov11.0%
- Dec7.4%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes in Newport News city first hit
The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in 36%; a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 30%, a pedestrian in 23%, a cyclist in 4.3%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 59 | 36% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 49 | 30% |
| Pedestrian | 37 | 23% |
| Other | 9 | 5.5% |
| Cyclist | 7 | 4.3% |
| Rollover | 1 | 0.6% |
| Parked vehicle | 1 | 0.6% |
| 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 Newport News city compare with Virginia
The largest difference from Virginia: from 2015 to 2024, 3.1% of fatal crashes in Newport News city were on rural roads, against 55% across Virginia. Also above the Virginia share: intersections, drinking drivers, hit-and-runs, motorcycles and pedestrians. Below it: unlit roads at night. 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 163 crashes.
| Newport News city | Virginia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural roads | 3.1% | 55% | below the Virginia share |
| At or near an intersection | 36% | 23% | above the Virginia share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 9.8% | 31% | below the Virginia share |
| A drinking driver | 37% | 29% | above the Virginia share |
| Speeding | 36% | 29% | about the same as the Virginia share |
| A distracted driver (as recorded) | 14% | 11% | about the same as the Virginia share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 63% | 55% | about the same as the Virginia share |
| Hit-and-run | 8.0% | 4.1% | above the Virginia share |
| A motorcycle involved | 22% | 13% | above the Virginia share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 25% | 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 Newport News city, Virginia
- How many people died in car accidents in Newport News city in 2024?
- 19 people died in 17 fatal crashes in Newport News city, Virginia, in 2024, up from 12 in 2023. That is 10.4 deaths per 100,000 residents, against 10.4 across Virginia. Source: NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
- What is the deadliest road in Newport News city?
- State Highway 143 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Newport News city from 2015 to 2024: 33, with 34 deaths.
- When do fatal crashes in Newport News city happen most often?
- The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Friday, 8 pm to midnight, with 13 fatal crashes.
- How many fatal crashes in Newport News city involved a drinking driver?
- 60 of 163 fatal crashes in Newport News city from 2015 to 2024 involved a driver NHTSA recorded as drinking, 37%, against 29% across Virginia.
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Where the Newport News city numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash NHTSA filed in Newport News city (county code 700). 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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