TN Department of Safety & Homeland Security Releases Memorial Weekend Statistics

NASHVILLE — Preliminary figures from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security show 10 people were killed in traffic crashes on Tennessee roadways during this year’s 78-hour Memorial Day holiday period. This is a drop from the 13 fatalities that occurred during the 2010 Memorial Day holiday weekend and 16 deaths in 2009.   read … Read more

TN Department of Safety & Homeland Security Releases Memorial Weekend Statistics

NASHVILLE — Preliminary figures from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security show 10 people were killed in traffic crashes on Tennessee roadways during this year’s 78-hour Memorial Day holiday period. This is a drop from the 13 fatalities that occurred during the 2010 Memorial Day holiday weekend and 16 deaths in 2009.   read … Read more

THP Gears Up for Easter Weekend Enforcement Activities

NASHVILLE – In anticipation of a busy travel weekend, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is ramping up its enforcement effort with increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints for the 2011 Easter Holiday period, beginning 12 a.m. Thursday, April 21 and concluding at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 24. read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety

Lights on for Life Kicks Off Holiday Lifesavers Weekend

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol will combine forces with other state and local law enforcement agencies around the country for this year’s “Lights on for Life Day”, held Friday, December 17. “Lights on for Life” is a symbolic headlight observance designed to focus attention on the impaired driving issue and remember those who have … Read more

Decline in Traffic Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday Weekend

  Nashville — Preliminary reports indicate three people were killed during the New Year’s holiday weekend, compared with 13 fatalities during last year’s holiday. Statistics for the 2010-2011 New Year’s holiday reflect the time period from 6 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010, to midnight Sunday, January 2, 2011.   read more TN.gov Newsroom – Safety