Virginia in 2017
Deaths 839Fatal crashes 783Per 100,000 9.9US deaths 37,473
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 2017.
In 2017, 839 people died in 783 fatal crashes in Virginia, 9.9 deaths per 100,000 residents against 11.5 nationally.
The death toll rose 10% from 760 in 2016 to 839 in 2017.
Virginia accounted for 2.2% of the 37,473 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
28.5% 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 (27%).
33% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2016 and the nation
| Measure | Virginia 2017 | Virginia 2016 | United States 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 839 | 760 | 37,473 |
| Fatal crashes | 783 | 722 | 34,560 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 9.9 | 9.0 | 11.5 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 28% | 29% | 27% |
Counties in 2017
Every county with a fatal crash in 2017, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 110 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 2017?
839 people in 783 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2017 file, or 9.9 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Virginia had the most crash deaths in 2017?
Chesterfield County with 34 deaths in 33 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2017 compare with 2016 in Virginia?
839 deaths against 760 in 2016 (+10%). Nationally the 2017 total was 37,473.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2017 national file (accident table, vehicle and person tables); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.