Virginia in 2016
Deaths 760Fatal crashes 722Per 100,000 9.0US deaths 37,806
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 2016.
In 2016, 760 people died in 722 fatal crashes in Virginia, 9.0 deaths per 100,000 residents against 11.7 nationally.
The death toll was about level between 2015 (754) and 2016 (760).
Virginia accounted for 2% of the 37,806 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
29.4% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
By FHWA road function class, the largest share was on minor arterial roads (24%).
32% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2015 and the nation
| Measure | Virginia 2016 | Virginia 2015 | United States 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 760 | 754 | 37,806 |
| Fatal crashes | 722 | 712 | 34,748 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 9.0 | 9.0 | 11.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 29% | 30% | 27% |
Counties in 2016
Every county with a fatal crash in 2016, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 111 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Virginia in 2016?
760 people in 722 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2016 file, or 9.0 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Virginia had the most crash deaths in 2016?
Fairfax County with 34 deaths in 33 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2016 compare with 2015 in Virginia?
760 deaths against 754 in 2015 (+1%). Nationally the 2016 total was 37,806.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2016 national file (accident table, vehicle and person tables); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.