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Charlottesville, Virginia – A university town and county seat with a growing population and the traffic to match

Located along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,475. It is the county seat of Albemarle County, which surrounds the city. It is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the queen consort of the United Kingdom. Charlottesville is a town steeped in history and culture. Of the eight U.S. presidents who came from Virginia, two — Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe — were from Charlottesville, and two more came from neighboring counties. Central Virginia was a major battlefield during the Civil and Revolutionary Wars. Charlottesville is the home of the University of Virginia, founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson.

The climate of Charlottesville keeps the roadways wet year round

Charlottesville has a four-season humid subtropical climate, with all months being well-watered, though the period from May to September is the wettest. Winters are somewhat cool, with a January average of 35.9 °F, and highs frequently reach 50 °F. Summers are hot and humid, with July averaging 77.2 °F and the high exceeding 90 °F on 33 or more days per year. Snowfall is highly variable from year to year but is normally light and does not remain on the ground for long.

The major roadways in Charlottesville include:

I-64 is a four-lane interstate leading to Charlottesville from east and west. Traffic on US-29 north of town can be slow or dense at rush hour and around special events in Charlottesville, but speeds below 25mph are rare.

Travel options to Charlottesville include:

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport - This airport is approximately 10 miles from downtown, so a rental car, taxi, or hotel courtesy shuttle is required. It is often more economical to fly into Washington Dulles or Richmond. Richmond is 80 miles away and Dulles is over 100 miles away. Amtrak - Charlottesville is on the Cardinal, Crescent, and Northeast Regional routes. The station is on West Main Street, about halfway between the Downtown Mall and the University. Greyhound - The bus station is on West Main Street, about two blocks east of the Amtrak station. To get up-to-date road information in Charlottesville, go to the Virginia DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Charlottesville, go to Accuweather.com.

Links to recent accidents in the Charlottesville area:

• Charlottesville car accidents;
• Charlottesville pedestrian accidents;
• Charlottesville motorcycle accidents;
• Charlottesville train accidents;
• Charlottesville commercial truck accidents.

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Charlottesville, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.

Learn more at the links below about accident topics including:

• Charlottesville trucking industry safety laws
• Charlottesville teen drivers and accidents
• Charlottesville pedestrian laws
• Information about insurance claims in Charlottesville
• Why it's important to find a good Charlottesville personal injury attorney
• Why Charlottesville injury insurance claims can be denied
• How to find a good Charlottesville injury attorney
• Information about Charlottesville aggressive driving accidents
• Average personal injury claim settlements in Charlottesville, VA 
• Information to bring to your Charlottesville injury attorney
• Dealing with a drunk driver after a Charlottesville crash
• Information on Charlottesville pedestrian fatality statistics
• Common causes of bicycle accidents in Charlottesville VA
• Information on Charlottesville semi truck accidents
• What to do after a Charlottesville 18-wheeler truck accident
• Information about Charlottesville commercial vehicle accidents
• Information about Charlottesville pedestrian accidents
• Common causes of Charlottesville spinal cord injuries
• Information about Charlottesville catastrophic injuries
• What to do after a serious Charlottesville bicycle accident
• Things to consider following a serious back injury in Charlottesville
• Info on legal aspects after a serious Charlottesville truck accident
• Information about Charlottesville traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• The unique dangers of Charlottesville pedestrian accidents
• Common causes of Charlottesville bicycle accidents
• Causes of catastrophic injuries in Charlottesville
• How accidents in Charlottesville can cause herniated discs
• Why bike accidents in Charlottesville are so dangerous
• The dangers of motorcycling in Charlottesville
• Common causes of Charlottesville fracture injuries
• Information about Charlottesville gas explosion claims
• Road conditions that increase danger for Charlottesville motorcyclists
• Information on Charlottesville brain injuries and resulting medical conditions

If you know someone who has been injured in a Charlottesville accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

University of Virginia Health System;

Martha Jefferson Hospital.

Charlottesville legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Charlottesville, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

When someone is seriously injured or killed in an accident, it is important to get help from an experienced personal injury attorney. A good accident lawyer works with injured folks to get financial compensation for accidents and injuries. Learn more about:

• Charlottesville car accidents and legal information;
• Charlottesville pedestrian accidents and legal resources;
• Charlottesville motorcycle accidents and legal support;
• Charlottesville truck accidents and legal issues;
• Charlottesville bus accidents;
• Charlottesville taxi accidents;
• Charlottesville Uber/Lyft accidents;
• Charlottesville drunk driving accidents and legal help;
• Charlottesville distracted driving accidents and legal information;
• Charlottesville hit-and-run crashes;
• Charlottesville reckless driving and high speed collisions;
• Charlottesville wrongful death claims and legal resources;
• Charlottesville back and neck injuries;
• Charlottesville head, brain, and concussion injuries.

Where to find legal assistance after a Charlottesville injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Charlottesville personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision caused by negligence, a Charlottesville wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind.