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. About the Author Web Staff Contributor View All Posts 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 1 min read National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025 1 min read Hope and Home task force latest attempt to address homelessness in Roanoke Gene Marrano August 4, 2025 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025