CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — People who have lost loved ones in traffic crashes and road safety advocates will gather at Virginia State Police headquarters in Chesterfield County on Sunday to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
It comes at a time when crash statistics in Virginia are on the rise.
According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), there were 129,244 crashes in 2024, compared to 127,597 in 2023. There were 918 deaths in 2024, compared to 907 in 2023…