Crime & Safety

Fairfax County Police Respond to More Than 200 Crashes Tuesday Due to Slick Roads

Also, check out an updated list of road closures due to the snow and ice.

Roads are still treacherous in Fairfax County after a snowfall that over-delivered, surprising the area Tuesday morning.

Fairfax County just released this partial list of road closures across Fairfax County:

  • Sacramento/Claymont (1 lane)
  • Popkins/Devonshire
  • Quisenberry/Kings Hill
  • Old Chesterbrook/Kirby Rd.
  • Patrick Henry/Squires Hill Dr.
  • Bellview Rd/Towlston Rd.
  • Bellview Rd./Old Dominion
  • Old Chesterbrook/Kirby
  • Hunter Mill Rd/Sunrise Valley Dr.
  • Kincheloe Rd/Yates Ford Rd.
  • Maple Branch
  • Clifton Road
  • Bay Valley/Compton
  • Popes Head/Marlstone

Preliminary figures indicate that officers responded to approximately 234 crashes between 5:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. this morning. The accident policy is still in effect, presently. That means if you are in a crash with no injuries, exchange insurance information with other drivers and don’t expect police to show up as they are dealing with crashes that involve injuries.

Find out what's happening in Viennafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Please drive/walk with caution as cold temperatures are expected for tonight’s commute.

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