Fatal crashes in Richmond city, Virginia
In 2024, 18 people died in 18 fatal crashes in Richmond city, 37.9% fewer than in 2023. From 2015 to 2024 the county recorded 200 fatal crashes and 205 deaths, the 6th most of any county in Virginia.
7.7 deaths per 100,000 residents, against 10.4 across Virginia in 2024; 9 against 10.1 a year over 2015 to 2024. Population 233,655, Census Bureau estimate. All fatal crashes in Virginia.
Deaths in Richmond city by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 | 18 |
| 2023 | 29 | 29 |
| 2022 | 32 | 33 |
| 2021 | 17 | 17 |
| 2020 | 26 | 27 |
| 2019 | 14 | 16 |
| 2018 | 15 | 15 |
| 2017 | 21 | 21 |
| 2016 | 15 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
The deadliest roads in Richmond city
US 1 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Richmond city from 2015 to 2024: 26, with 27 deaths. The 9 roads listed held 62% of all fatal crashes in Richmond city from 2015 to 2024; 2 are interstates, 4 US routes, 3 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 | US 1 | 26 | 27 | 11 | |
| 2 | I-95 | 26 | 26 | 8 | |
| 3 | US 360 | 23 | 23 | 8 | |
| 4 | State Highway 10 | 11 | 11 | 2 | no page |
| 5 | State Highway 161 | 10 | 11 | 5 | no page |
| 6 | US 250 | 9 | 9 | 6 | |
| 7 | US 60 | 7 | 7 | 3 | |
| 8 | I-64 | 6 | 6 | 3 | |
| 9 | State Highway 147 | 6 | 6 | 3 | no page |
Cities NHTSA filed, with their fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024: Richmond 187. 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 Richmond city
The heaviest slot is Friday, 8 pm to midnight, with 18 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 2 am to 3 am; the worst month is May.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5.5 percent, 11 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 5 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 3.0 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 1.0 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.0 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 0.5 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 4.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 0.5 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.0 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.0 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 5.5 percent, 11 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 5 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 0.5 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.0 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 6 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 4.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.0 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 9.0 percent, 18 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 4.0 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 4.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 5.0 percent, 10 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan8.0%
- Feb5.5%
- Mar6.5%
- Apr8.5%
- May11.5%
- Jun8.5%
- Jul8.5%
- Aug10.0%
- Sep8.5%
- Oct8.5%
- Nov9.5%
- Dec6.5%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes in Richmond city 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 31%, a pedestrian in 30%, a cyclist in 2.0%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 64 | 32% |
| Collision with another vehicle | 61 | 31% |
| Pedestrian | 60 | 30% |
| Other | 7 | 3.5% |
| Cyclist | 4 | 2.0% |
| Rollover | 2 | 1.0% |
| Parked vehicle | 2 | 1.0% |
| 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 Richmond city compare with Virginia
A drinking driver was recorded in 28% of fatal crashes in Richmond city from 2015 to 2024, below the Virginia share of 29%; speeding in 29%, about the Virginia share; a hit-and-run in 12%, above the Virginia share of 4.1%; a driver recorded as distracted in 9.0%, below the Virginia share of 11%; 71% 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.
| Richmond city | Virginia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural roads | 1.5% | 55% | below the Virginia share |
| At or near an intersection | 37% | 23% | above the Virginia share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 6.5% | 31% | below the Virginia share |
| A drinking driver | 28% | 29% | below the Virginia share |
| Speeding | 29% | 29% | about the same as the Virginia share |
| A distracted driver (as recorded) | 9.0% | 11% | below the Virginia share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 71% | 55% | above the Virginia share |
| Hit-and-run | 12% | 4.1% | above the Virginia share |
| A motorcycle involved | 16% | 13% | above the Virginia share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 31% | 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 Richmond city
- How many people died in car accidents in Richmond city in 2024?
- 18 people died in 18 fatal crashes in Richmond city, Virginia, in 2024, 37.9% fewer than in 2023. That is 7.7 deaths per 100,000 residents, against 10.4 across Virginia.
- What is the deadliest road in Richmond city?
- US 1 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Richmond city from 2015 to 2024: 26, with 27 deaths.
- When do fatal crashes in Richmond city happen most often?
- The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Friday, 8 pm to midnight, with 18 fatal crashes.
- How many fatal crashes in Richmond city involved a drinking driver?
- 55 of 200 fatal crashes in Richmond city from 2015 to 2024 involved a driver NHTSA recorded as drinking, 28%, against 29% across Virginia.
Other counties in Virginia with a page
- Fairfax County
- Chesterfield County
- Henrico County
- Virginia Beach city
- Prince William County
- Norfolk city
- Chesapeake city
- Newport News city
- Pittsylvania County
- Spotsylvania County
- Hanover County
- Augusta County
All fatal crashes in Virginia, with every county ranked.
Where the Richmond city numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash NHTSA filed in Richmond city (county code 760). 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.