As August approaches, a warning that it is the worst month for traffic deaths Web Staff July 27, 2012 1 min read August is drawing near, the month that is typically the deadliest one for highway fatalities in Virginia. DMV statistics show more than 12% of the fatal highway crashes last year happened in August. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Richmond: this year’s math SOL pass rates are dramatically lowerNext: He reached the finals: Salem man remembers his own Olympics experience Related Stories 2 min read Republican statewide candidates lagging in latest VCU poll Web Staff July 16, 2025 2 min read Spouse of detained VT student says arrest followed a panic attack Clark Palmer July 16, 2025 1 min read Roanoke County police investigate death of Franklin County man Ian Price July 16, 2025