As August approaches, a warning that it is the worst month for traffic deaths Web Staff July 27, 2012 1 minute 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: Post navigation 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 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Experts ask General Assembly to avoid passing Online Casino bills Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 CASPR Reports VA has lost Hundreds of Millions of Dollars due to Online Gambling Emma Thomas March 13, 2026 0