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When Are You Most Likely to Die in an Accident in Virginia?

Fatal Accidents in Virginia (2015)

In Virginia, increased law enforcement presence and heightened penalties for negligent driving have contributed to the decrease in car accidents that plague our roadways. However, a large number of crashes continue to occur each year due to ongoing technological distractions presented by smartphones, infotainment systems, and the like. Accidents can happen at any given moment but according to data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, there are certain times and days in which motorists are more likely to be involved in fatal car accidents. In the visualization shown above, larger circles indicate more fatal crashes on that particular day and time. Hover over any circle to view the total number of fatal accidents for any given time and day. According to data from 2015, Tuesday at noon hour and Sunday between the hours of 1:00 AM-1:59 AM and 2:00 PM-2:59 PM are when you are most likely to be involved in a fatal crash.

Fatal Crashes by Day in Virginia (2015)

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