The VDOT crash data set indicates that 16 crashes occurred on Chicago Avenue, from Mt. Clinton Pike to Waterman Drive, during the five-year study period. None of the crashes along Chicago Avenue struck pedestrians or bicyclists, however, bicycle crashes did occur at the Chicago Avenue/Waterman Drive intersection. It appears that there are about four crashes per year on Chicago Avenue, except for in 2022, which had only two crashes.
Angle crashes were the most common crash type during the study period, approximately 38% of all reported crashes. Following the angle crashes, rear end crashes comprised of approximately 19% of all reported crashes.
It should be noted that 12 crashes of the combined 26 crashes on Chicago Avenue and Waterman Drive took place within 250' of the Chicago Avenue/Waterman Drive intersection, including two collisions with bicyclists.
Compared to the statewide percentages, the proportion of angle crashes is similar for other major collector roadways in Virginia, whereas the proportion of rear ends is lower.
Figure 8: Chicago Avenue – Crash Summary by Collision Type
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