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 1 min read Carilion Crystal Spring Tower takes another step towards being fully open Ian Price June 18, 2025 1 min read Center in the Square plans to add Brady’s Distillery tasting room to its ground floor atrium Gene Marrano June 18, 2025 1 min read “Jaws” turns 50 – a local media expert on how it welcomed in the summer blockbuster era Gene Marrano June 18, 2025