According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, 5,805 car accidents were reported in the city of Virginia Beach in 2021.
That’s roughly 15 traffic accidents a day.
Many of these accidents have serious consequences for those involved. In
2021, 2,906 people were injured in Virginia Beach auto accidents. Another 34
were killed.
Overall, the rate of accidents in Virginia Beach has remained fairly
consistent. In 2019, there were 5,992 accidents in Virginia Beach City, while 2020 saw 5,300 collisions.
However, fatal car accidents seem to be on the rise in Virginia Beach.
Fatalities increased by about 54 percent between 2019 and 2021.