Fatal crashes in Norfolk city, Virginia
In 2024, 20 people died in 20 fatal crashes in Norfolk city, 33.3% more than in 2023. From 2015 to 2024 the county recorded 199 fatal crashes and 203 deaths, the 7th most of any county in Virginia.
8.7 deaths per 100,000 residents, against 10.4 across Virginia in 2024; 8.5 against 10.1 a year over 2015 to 2024. Population 231,105, Census Bureau estimate. All fatal crashes in Virginia.
Deaths in Norfolk city by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 | 20 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 |
| 2022 | 23 | 23 |
| 2021 | 27 | 28 |
| 2020 | 23 | 25 |
| 2019 | 24 | 24 |
| 2018 | 16 | 16 |
| 2017 | 18 | 19 |
| 2016 | 18 | 18 |
| 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 Norfolk city
I-64 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Norfolk city from 2015 to 2024: 21, with 21 deaths. The 12 roads listed held 69% of all fatal crashes in Norfolk city from 2015 to 2024; 2 are interstates, 4 US routes, 6 state highways. Interstate, US and state routes with 5 or more fatal crashes in the county; county roads and city streets are in the county's total but not listed.
| Road | Fatal crashes | Deaths | 2022 to 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-64 | 21 | 21 | 4 | |
| 2 | US 460 | 20 | 21 | 5 | |
| 3 | State Highway 168 | 17 | 17 | 5 | no page |
| 4 | State Highway 165 | 16 | 16 | 8 | no page |
| 5 | State Highway 194 | 11 | 11 | 5 | no page |
| 6 | US 13 | 10 | 10 | 2 | |
| 7 | I-264 | 9 | 9 | 3 | no page |
| 8 | State Highway 166 | 8 | 10 | 2 | no page |
| 9 | State Highway 247 | 7 | 7 | 1 | no page |
| 10 | State Highway 337 | 7 | 7 | 1 | no page |
| 11 | US 58 | 7 | 7 | 3 | |
| 12 | US 60 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Cities NHTSA filed, with their fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024: Norfolk 184. 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 Norfolk city
The heaviest slot is Saturday, midnight to 4 am, with 11 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 9 pm to 10 pm; the worst month is September.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.0 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 3.5 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 6 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.0 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 5.0 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 5 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 1.0 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 3.5 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 4.0 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 3.5 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 4.0 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 4.0 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 0.5 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 4.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 5.5 percent, 11 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 0.5 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 4.0 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan7.0%
- Feb11.1%
- Mar6.5%
- Apr8.0%
- May8.5%
- Jun7.0%
- Jul9.0%
- Aug6.0%
- Sep11.6%
- Oct8.0%
- Nov9.0%
- Dec8.0%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes in Norfolk city first hit
The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in 32%; a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 30%, a pedestrian in 28%, a cyclist in 3.0%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 64 | 32% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 59 | 30% |
| Pedestrian | 55 | 28% |
| Cyclist | 6 | 3.0% |
| Other | 6 | 3.0% |
| Rollover | 5 | 2.5% |
| Parked vehicle | 4 | 2.0% |
| 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 Norfolk city compare with Virginia
A drinking driver was recorded in 31% of fatal crashes in Norfolk city from 2015 to 2024, above the Virginia share of 29%; speeding in 24%, below the Virginia share of 29%; a hit-and-run in 16%, above the Virginia share of 4.1%; a driver recorded as distracted in 8.5%, below the Virginia share of 11%; 59% of passenger-vehicle occupants killed with belt use known were unbelted, above the Virginia share of 55%. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of Virginia. A share is only given over 20 crashes.
| Norfolk city | Virginia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural roads | 1.5% | 55% | below the Virginia share |
| At or near an intersection | 45% | 23% | above the Virginia share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 2.5% | 31% | below the Virginia share |
| A drinking driver | 31% | 29% | above the Virginia share |
| Speeding | 24% | 29% | below the Virginia share |
| A distracted driver (as recorded) | 8.5% | 11% | below the Virginia share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 59% | 55% | above the Virginia share |
| Hit-and-run | 16% | 4.1% | above the Virginia share |
| A motorcycle involved | 19% | 13% | above the Virginia share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 29% | 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 Norfolk city
- How many people died in car accidents in Norfolk city in 2024?
- 20 people died in 20 fatal crashes in Norfolk city, Virginia, in 2024, 33.3% more than in 2023. That is 8.7 deaths per 100,000 residents, against 10.4 across Virginia.
- What is the deadliest road in Norfolk city?
- I-64 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Norfolk city from 2015 to 2024: 21, with 21 deaths.
- When do fatal crashes in Norfolk city happen most often?
- The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Saturday, midnight to 4 am, with 11 fatal crashes.
- How many fatal crashes in Norfolk city involved a drinking driver?
- 61 of 199 fatal crashes in Norfolk city from 2015 to 2024 involved a driver NHTSA recorded as drinking, 31%, against 29% across Virginia.
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- Chesterfield County
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- Prince William County
- Richmond city
- Chesapeake city
- Newport News city
- Pittsylvania County
- Spotsylvania County
- Hanover County
- Augusta County
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Where the Norfolk city numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash NHTSA filed in Norfolk city (county code 710). 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. The full method.