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Nationally, car accidents represent the great majority of the types of crashes that happen on U.S. roadways. However, with the increase in popularity of other types of vehicles including ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, jet skis, skateboards, and others, we are also seeing more serious and fatal crashes involving these types of transportation.
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Oklahoma City region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
Nationally, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, from 2013 to 2014, deaths increased from 560 to 610, an 8.9% increase, injuries increased from 2,620 to 2,678, a 2.2% increase and the total number of accidents increased from 4,062 to 4,064, a 0.05% increase. Where the cause of death was known, 78% of fatal boating accident victims drowned; of those drowning victims, 84% were not wearing a life jacket.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Salisbury and across Wicomico County as motorcycling is becoming more popular in the region.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, from 2013 to 2014 nationally, deaths increased from 560 to 610, an 8.9% increase, injuries increased from 2,620 to 2,678, a 2.2% increase and the total number of accidents increased from 4,062 to 4,064, a 0.05% increase. Where the cause of death was known, 78% of fatal boating accident victims drowned; of those drowning victims, 84% were not wearing a life jacket.
Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Toledo region. And with this growing popularity comes a growing number of bicycle accidents and injuries.
Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Cleveland and Akron regions. And with this growing popularity comes a growing number of bicycle accidents and injuries.
Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Columbus region. And with this growing popularity comes a growing number of bicycle accidents and injuries.
Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia – The Greater Richmond Region where the coastal plain and the Piedmont meet
The Greater Richmond Region is located in the central part of Virginia. It straddles the fall line, where the coastal plain and the Piedmont come together on the James River at Richmond and the Appomattox River at Petersburg. The English established each as colonial ports in the 17th century.
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 2015, the population was estimated to be 220,289, the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The city is located at the intersections of Interstate 95 and Interstate 64, and encircled by Interstate 295 and Virginia State Route 288. Major suburbs include Midlothian to the southwest, Glen Allen to the north and west, Short Pump to the west and Mechanicsville to the northeast. Richmond's economy is primarily driven by law, finance, and government, with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, as well as notable legal and banking firms.
Petersburg is located on the Appomattox River and 23 miles south of Richmond. The city's unique industrial past and its location as a transportation hub combines to create wealth for Virginia and the region. The network of area highways include Interstate Highways 85, 95, and 295, and U.S. highways 1, 301, and 460.
Travel options in and around the Richmond-Petersburg region include:
The Greater Richmond area is served by the Richmond International Airport located in nearby Sandston. Richmond International is now served by nine airlines with over 200 daily flights providing non-stop service to major destination markets and connecting flights to destinations worldwide. Richmond is a major hub for bus company Greyhound Lines. Discount carrier Megabus also provides curbside service from outside of Main Street Station. Local transit and paratransit bus service in Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield counties is provided by the Greater Richmond Transit Company.
Petersburg is on the CSX and Norfolk Southern rail lines, which host Amtrak services. A regional bus between Petersburg and downtown Richmond is active. Close by is Chesterfield County Airport, and the Dinwiddie County Airport lies a few miles west of the city. Interstate highway I-95 forks with I-85.
Links to recent accidents in the Richmond and Petersburg region:
Richmond and Petersburg car accidents;
Richmond and Petersburg pedestrian accidents;
Richmond and Petersburg motorcycle accidents;
Richmond and Petersburg aircraft accidents;
Richmond and Petersburg bicycle accidents;
Richmond and Petersburg bus accidents;
Richmond and Petersburg train accidents;
Richmond and Petersburg commercial truck accidents.
If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in the region, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.
If you know someone who has been injured in a Richmond or Petersburg accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:
Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital;
Memorial Regional Medical Center;
Southside Regional Medical Center.
Legal information for accident victims in Richmond and Petersburg
After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Richmond or Petersburg, 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?
Where to find legal assistance after a Richmond or Petersburg injury or fatality accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Virginia 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 Virginia wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind.
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the La Crosse and Eau Claire regions rank in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.