VSP Busy During Recent Winter Storm

RICHMOND, Va. – The winter storm continues to impact the Commonwealth. Drivers should stay off the roads tonight and into Monday morning. If you are on the roads, give VDOT trucks and emergency crews room to do their jobs. Also understand that storm impacts could delay emergency response to stranded motorists.

As of 9 p.m. Sunday night (Jan. 25, 2026), for the duration of the storm, Virginia State Police has responded to 378 crashes, 28 of which had injuries. There has been one fatal crash which Virginia State Police is investigating in northern Virginia in Fairfax County. Weather is NOT being looked at as a factor in this crash.

Breakdown by Division:

• Division 1 (Central Va./Richmond) – 86 crashes, 2 with injuries
• Division 2 (Northwest Va./Winchester/Harrisonburg) – 33 crashes, 3 with injuries
• Division 3 (Central/Western Va./Appomattox) – 41 crashes, 5 with injuries
• Division 4 (Southwest Va.) – 55 crashes, 4 with injuries
• Division 5 (Hampton Roads) –76 crashes,  7 with injuries
• Division 6 (Western Va./Roanoke) – 50 crashes, 5 with injuries
• Division 7 (Northern Va.) – 37 crashes, 2 with injuries, one fatal crash (not storm related, occurred in Fairfax County Saturday evening)