Winter storm leads to 297 crashes on Virginia roads: VSP
Jan 25, 2026
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As the winter storm continues and temperatures decrease, Virginia has seen an increase in road crashes.
As of 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, troopers from the Virginia State Police (VSP) have responded to 297 crashes, with 20 of those involving injuries across the Commonwealt
h. There has also been one fatal incident in Northern Virginia, but the weather was not a factor.
Of the 297 crashes, 69 were in Central Virginia, with one resulting in an injury.
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As the winter weather continues across the Commonwealth, VSP is urging drivers to stay off the roads throughout the day into Monday. If you are driving, remember to leave room for Virginia Department of Transportation trucks and emergency crews to do their jobs on the road.
Motorists should also remember that the storm may impact emergency response times for stranded drivers.
VDOT advises drivers to avoid roads until mid-morning Monday
Our StormTracker8 team continues to monitor this storm. Throughout the day, you can tune into our ongoing winter weather coverage using our free WRIC+ app. Remember to check out our StormTracker8 24/7 weather livestream here.
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