Driving on certain interstates in Virginia comes with a unique set of dangerous challenges:
Changing seasons: Drivers in Virginia must be aware of the changing seasons and the dangers that come with them. For fall, these dangers include creeping fog, sun-glares, wet asphalt, and collisions with deer. For winter, black ice, high winds, and diminished daylight create dangerous conditions for commercial drivers, commuters, and pedestrians alike.
Commerce hubs: Several Virginia trucking corridors and interstates intersect with major commercial warehouse sites including Target, Amazon, and Walmart. This causes an increase in the presence of tractor trailers, causes long traffic delays, and increases the risk of accidents.
Out-of-state traffic: Virginia offers a unique location on the east coast. This means that travelers must often drive through the state to reach their vacation destinations. Drivers may be distracted by their GPS devices or cell phones. More distracted travelers on the road mean that the risk of accidents rises drastically.
Driving is an inherently hazardous activity and the risk of accidents is ever present.