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Hit and Run in Virginia

369 cases across 9 jurisdictions · 2025

Charge statistics were restated in July 2026 — cases are now grouped by the Virginia Code section charged. What changed and why

Of 369 hit and run cases filed in 2025 across 9 Virginia jurisdictions, 248 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 31.0% and an average conviction rate of 66.1%. Statewide, 14.6% of Hit and Run charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $359.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (prosecutor-dropped cases). Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates are averaged across 9 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Key takeaways

  • Across 9 Virginia jurisdictions, Hit and Run cases had an average dismissal rate of 31.0% and conviction rate of 66.1% in 2025 (369 cases).
  • Dismissal rates ranged from 11.1% in Virginia Beach to 66.7% in Prince William County among jurisdictions with hit and run data.
  • Statewide, 14.6% of Hit and Run charges were reduced to a lesser offense.
369
Total Cases
31.0%
Avg Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 40.5% all charges
66.1%
Avg Conviction Rate
▲ vs 58.1% all charges
$359
Avg Fine
2.4 years
Avg Sentence
14.6%
Charge Reduction Rate

Exhibit · Outcomes vary by court

Where Hit and Run cases are dismissed or dropped, by jurisdiction

Prince William County 66.7% Richmond City 40.6% Stafford County 36.7% Chesapeake 35.0% Spotsylvania County 30.0% Roanoke City 23.1% Newport News 22.2% Chesterfield County 15.0% Virginia Beach 11.1%

Across the 9 busiest courts66.7% in Prince William County to 11.1% in Virginia Beach — same charge, different result by court.

Top 9 jurisdictions by Hit and Run case volume · 2025 public court records · methodology

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9 jurisdictions

Comparison by Court

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration Avg Fine Avg Sentence
Richmond City 96 40.6% 58.1% 3.9 months $342 1.5 years
Virginia Beach 64 11.1% 88.9% 4.8 months $272 2.6 years
Chesapeake 37 35.0% 65.0% 3.0 months $417 3.0 years
Stafford County 36 36.7% 63.3% 6.1 months $675 2.3 years
Roanoke City 30 23.1% 76.9% 4.0 months $250 1.4 years
Chesterfield County 29 15.0% 65.0% 4.5 months $250 4.5 years
Prince William County 27 66.7% 33.3% 6.5 months — 2.2 years
Spotsylvania County 27 30.0% 70.0% 5.1 months — 3.9 years
Newport News 23 22.2% 55.6% 6.6 months — 2.5 years

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Related Virginia Statutes

Virginia Code sections associated with Hit and Run charges.

46.2-894 — Hit and Run
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Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 369 cases analyzed across 9 jurisdictions. Last updated July 8, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Prince William County has the highest dismissal rate for Hit and Run at 66.7%. Use the comparison table above to see how all Virginia jurisdictions compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
A total of 369 Hit and Run cases were filed across 9 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025, with an average dismissal rate of 31.0%. Click on any jurisdiction above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The average conviction rate for Hit and Run across Virginia is 66.1%, based on 2025 public court records. Rates vary by jurisdiction — use the comparison table above to see how each court differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

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