Virginia ranks among top states for highway safety and mobility benefits, but challenges remain

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 591

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

A new study shows that Virginia is one of the best states in the country for delivering safety and mobility benefits with the commonwealth generating an estimated $1.95 billion in safety and reliability value as a result of fewer crashes, less property damage and more dependable travel.

Still, researchers said, there is still more work to be done.

The research study was conducted by national transportation research nonprofit TRIP and examined drivers’ …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us