US 58 in Virginia: fatal crashes
From 2015 to 2024, 257 fatal crashes on US 58 in Virginia killed 275 people, the 3rd most of 347 numbered roads in Virginia. In 2024 there were 30 fatal crashes and 31 deaths on the road.
A US route running through 27 counties of Virginia. All fatal crashes in Virginia.
Deaths on US 58 in Virginia by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | 31 |
| 2023 | 34 | 37 |
| 2022 | 29 | 30 |
| 2021 | 28 | 31 |
| 2020 | 20 | 20 |
| 2019 | 23 | 27 |
| 2018 | 18 | 19 |
| 2017 | 25 | 26 |
| 2016 | 26 | 29 |
| 2015 | 24 | 25 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Where on US 58 in Virginia: the counties with the most fatal crashes
Suffolk city had the most fatal crashes on US 58 from 2015 to 2024: 34, with 37 deaths. Suffolk city, Virginia Beach city and Southampton together held 31% of fatal crashes on US 58 in Virginia from 2015 to 2024; the 15 listed held 83%. Counties are listed from 5 fatal crashes.
| County | 2024 | 2015 to 2024 | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suffolk city | 7 | 34 | 37 |
| 2 | Virginia Beach city | 1 | 23 | 24 |
| 3 | Southampton County | 3 | 22 | 28 |
| 4 | Lee County | 0 | 15 | 16 |
| 5 | Henry County | 1 | 14 | 15 |
| 6 | Mecklenburg County | 4 | 14 | 15 |
| 7 | Chesapeake city | 1 | 14 | 15 |
| 8 | Pittsylvania County | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| 9 | Brunswick County | 0 | 11 | 13 |
| 10 | Carroll County | 2 | 11 | 11 |
| 11 | Halifax County | 0 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | Washington County | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| 13 | Danville city | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| 14 | Patrick County | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| 15 | Scott County | 0 | 7 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen on US 58 in Virginia
The heaviest slot is Friday, noon to 4 pm, with 17 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 1 pm to 2 pm; the worst month is July.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3.9 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 5.4 percent, 14 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.7 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 4.3 percent, 11 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 6 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 0.8 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 3.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.7 percent, 7 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.7 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 0.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 1.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 3.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 3.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 6.6 percent, 17 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 3.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 0.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 1.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 5.1 percent, 13 fatal crashes | 2.7 percent, 7 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan8.2%
- Feb8.2%
- Mar3.5%
- Apr5.4%
- May8.2%
- Jun10.9%
- Jul12.5%
- Aug6.6%
- Sep10.5%
- Oct10.1%
- Nov6.6%
- Dec9.3%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes on US 58 in Virginia first hit
The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in 49%; a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 32%, a pedestrian in 9.7%, a rollover in 3.5%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 126 | 49% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 81 | 32% |
| Pedestrian | 25 | 9.7% |
| Rollover | 9 | 3.5% |
| Other | 9 | 3.5% |
| Cyclist | 5 | 1.9% |
| Parked vehicle | 2 | 0.8% |
| 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 on US 58 in Virginia compare with the state
The largest difference from Virginia: from 2015 to 2024, 68% of fatal crashes on US 58 in Virginia were on rural roads, against 55% across Virginia. Also above the Virginia share: intersections. Below it: unlit roads at night, drinking drivers, speeding and unbelted occupants. 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 257 crashes.
| US 58 | Virginia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural stretches | 68% | 55% | above the Virginia share |
| At or near an intersection | 29% | 23% | above the Virginia share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 26% | 31% | below the Virginia share |
| A drinking driver | 21% | 29% | below the Virginia share |
| Speeding | 18% | 29% | below the Virginia share |
| A distracted driver (as recorded) | 9.3% | 11% | about the same as the Virginia share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 46% | 55% | below the Virginia share |
| Hit-and-run | 3.9% | 4.1% | about the same as the Virginia share |
| A motorcycle involved | 11% | 13% | about the same as the Virginia share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 9.8% | 14% | about the same as 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 on US 58 in Virginia
- How many fatal crashes have there been on US 58 in Virginia?
- 257 fatal crashes killed 275 people on US 58 in Virginia from 2015 to 2024. In 2024 there were 30 fatal crashes and 31 deaths. Source: NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
- Where on US 58 in Virginia do the most fatal crashes happen?
- Suffolk city had the most fatal crashes on US 58 from 2015 to 2024: 34, with 37 deaths. Virginia Beach city was second with 23.
- When do fatal crashes on US 58 in Virginia happen most often?
- The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Friday, noon to 4 pm, with 17 fatal crashes.
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Where the US 58 numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash whose road NHTSA filed as US 58 in Virginia (filed under 7 spellings, such as "US-58", "US-58 HOLLAND RD", "US-58 MARTIN LUTHER KING FWY", "US-58 RIVERSIDE DR"). Ramps, frontage and service roads are left out. Where two routes share a road, NHTSA files each crash under one of them, so a shared stretch counts on one route only. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. Totals in state and news reports for a road usually differ: they include ramps and frontage roads, or count from preliminary reports. The full method.