Alexandria Auto Insurance (VA)

Alexandria, Virginia is a city of around 150,000 spread about an area of about 154 square miles. It is an independent city located about 6 miles south of Washington, D.C. Alexandria’s economy is driven primarily by the US Department of Defense as well as several other notable government defense contractors.

Alexandria is connected by State Route 7 (King Street), Interstate 95/495 (Capital Beltway), I-395, US-1 (Jefferson Davis Highway), and SR-236 (Duke Street). Compared to the rest of the state Alexandria’s annual fatal accident count is typically far lower. Public transportation is provided by DASH bus, as well as Metrobus, Washington Metro, and Virginia Railway Expressway (VRE).

Alexandria has a mild subtropical climate as such the city is accustomed to mild winters and hot humid summers. Precipitation is fairly evenly spread throughout the year with the wettest months being in winter and early summer. During late spring and early summer, the region can see violent thunderstorms with severe thunder and lightning storms, torrential rain, hail, and tornadoes. In addition, remnants from Atlantic hurricanes can sometimes affect the area with heavy rain and high winds.