Over 495 traffic accidents have occurred on Hull Street in Richmond, Virginia since 2017, according to data released by the Department of Public Works (DPW). In response to ongoing safety concerns, DPW has scheduled a community meeting for September 30 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Richmond High School for the Arts, located at 4314 Crutchfield Street.
The meeting aims to gather public input that will inform future safety and infrastructure decisions along Hull Street between Cowardin Avenue and Belt Boulevard. During the event, DPW staff will present crash statistics, discuss proposed measures to calm traffic, and seek feedback from residents about their safety needs and priorities.
Since 2017, there have been approximately 60 crashes per year on this corridor, resulting in a total of 379 injuries—about 48 annually. Of these incidents, there were 45 life-altering injuries including five fatalities. Pedestrian safety remains a significant concern as well; fifteen serious pedestrian injuries have been recorded over this period with four pedestrian deaths.
Speeding is cited as a major contributing factor. The fastest five percent of drivers on Hull Street travel at speeds ranging from 48 to 72 miles per hour.
Several intersections have been identified as hotspots for injury-causing crashes:
– Chopton Street: 61 people injured
– Swansboro Lane: 43
– Broad Rock: 37
– Evans Street: 28
– Playn Street: 28
– McGuire Drive: 28
– Other intersections such as 36th Street, Blake Lane, and several others also reported multiple injuries each year.
More information about the Department of Public Works can be found at rva.gov/public-works and details about Vision Zero initiatives are available at rva.gov/visionzero. Updates on DPW projects and activities are posted on X @DPW_RichmondVA.
“Public input from this meeting will help guide future safety improvements and infrastructure decisions.” (Department of Public Works statement)
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