Preliminary Statistics From The Virginia Department Of Motor Vehicles Show A Startling Increase In The Number Of Crash Fatalities In The Bristol Region Last Year. In 2022, 90 People Were Killed In Crashes In The Region, Which Is A 20% Increase Compared To 2021. The DMV Urges Drivers To Keep Safety At The Front Of Mind Every Time You Get Behind The Wheel In 2023. Throughout The Commonwealth In 2022, 1003 People Have Died In Crashes, Which Is A 4% Increase Over 2021.