Traffic deaths in Virginia on the rise Bob Clark July 10, 2012 1 minute read Ten people lost their lives during the 4th of July holiday weekend in Virginia. That’s down from the holiday weekend last year, but WFIR’s Bob Clark reports that overall traffic fatalities are on the rise across the state. Share: Post navigation Previous: VDOT watches GA Adopt-a-Highway case involving KKKNext: BBB ALERT: Late fees at Hollywood Video Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026