Auto Safety
Motorists: Prioritize safety when encountering farm equipment during harvest season
As farmers work long, laborious hours this fall harvest season, motorists are encouraged to do their part to protect the people providing for their communities.
National observance encourages parents to talk to teens about safe driving
The leading cause of death for U.S. youth ages 15-18 is automobile accidents.
Two Virginia Farm Bureau safety advocates recognized at annual DRIVE SMART Virginia summit
BLACKSBURG—Virginia Farm Bureau’s ongoing commitment to safer roadways and rural communities was celebrated at the 2026 Distracted Driving Summit, where two Farm Bureau safety advocates were recognized for their efforts to improve transportation safety across the commonwealth.Hosted by DRIVE SMART Virginia, the 13th annual summit brought together 237 in-person attendees—industry leaders, scientists, educators, safety professionals […]
Farmer-led safety campaign urges Route 58 drivers to slow down
After too many close calls and crashes involving farm equipment on one of Southside Virginia’s busiest highways, Greensville County farmers are taking their safety message directly to motorists.
Virginia high school student mobilizes community to prevent farm equipment roadway tragedies
A Wythe County high school student has transformed a community tragedy into a rallying cry for awareness.
Safety officials urge vigilance on roadways during and after Memorial Day holiday weekend
As AAA estimates over 1 million Virginians will travel distances by car over the Memorial Day weekend, roadway safety advocates are reminding motorists of updated traffic safety laws.
Help when you need it most: Roadside Assistance available
Virginia Farm Bureau customers with towing and labor coverage on auto insurance policies now get roadside assistance at no additional charge!
Wearing a seat belt is one of the safest things you can do—and it’s the law
Wearing a seat belt is one of the safest and smartest things you can do when in a motor vehicle.
Have patience during spring planting season
The familiar signs of spring mark the start of planting season—a busy and often hazardous time as farmers travel from field to field to get their crops in the ground.
Keep eyes forward, and stay focused behind the wheel
From texts to touchscreens, everyday distractions remain a leading factor in vehicle crashes, where a brief glance away from the road can prove costly.
