You may find that you are driving fewer miles in 2020 than you did in 2019 or 2018, and you are not alone in changing your habits. Across Tennessee and the rest of the nation, the number of people on the roadways has decreased, but the number of people dying in car...
At least 3 victims hospitalized after 15-vehicle crash
Interstate accidents are no joke. High speeds and slow reaction times can leave a single vehicle broken and stranded on the shoulder. When multiple vehicles collide, the damage is often beyond our comprehension. WVLT-TV reports of a mass vehicle crash that left...
How dangerous is drowsy driving?
Tennessee drivers like you sometimes decide to drive without getting enough sleep. You may not think this is a big deal. But drowsy driving is actually one of the most dangerous driving decisions you can make. Drowsy driving affects your senses and your ability to...
Prevent accidents with pedestrians
If drivers do not pay attention, they may get into a collision with pedestrians. There are a few tactics drivers should follow so they do not get into this kind of accident. Drivers can avoid collisions with pedestrians by taking a few general precautions. According...
What are the three areas of driver focus?
Tennessee residents understand that certain driving behaviors pose a higher risk than others. For example, distracted driving increases your chance of getting into a crash. But do you know what causes distracted driving? Do you know why it is so risky? Today we will...
Slow down to avoid serious auto accidents
Law enforcement reported that excessive speed caused a fatal auto accident that killed a Rutherford County father in March of this year. According to an article in the Daily News Journal, the responsible driver was traveling at a high rate of speed in the 45-mph zone...
Traffic congestion and pedestrian accidents
Pedestrians face many risks while walking near traffic or trying to cross the road. However, those who regularly find themselves on very busy roads are especially likely to become involved in an accident. There are many ways in which traffic congestion increases the...
The link between speed limit increases and road deaths
A link exists between increased speed limits and road fatalities, according to a new study. This research shines a light on what happens when communities increase their maximum speed limits. According to Transport Topics, cities and towns could have saved an...
Drivers continue to violate Tennessee’s “Move Over Law”
In 2006, Tennessee enacted section 55-8-132 of the state driving code, making it the 30th state in the nation to enact such a law, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The “Move Over Law,” as state legislature refers to it as, is a law that...
Traffic crash in Murfreesboro leaves multiple people injured
A crash in Interstate 24 shut down the highway heading east after multiple vehicle collided and blocked the roadway. According to the report, the crash happened during the morning rush hour at 7:05 a.m.At the scene, troopers arrived to see multiple people injured....