Distracted driving accidents rose 129% between 2008 and 2017 in Tennessee, according to new research. Statewide, there are 3.91 distracted driving crashes per 1,000 residents annually.
A new study finds that Tennessee, Delaware, Wyoming, Texas, and Montana were the five worst states for distracted driving, and were responsible for 31% of all distracted driving fatalities from 2015 to 2017.
Tennessee law enforcement officials have come together to cut down on distracted driving and the crashes and fatalities that result from it with a Tennessee Highway Safety Office initiative known as Operation Incognito.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is teaming with local law enforcement agencies to target the state's growing epidemic of distracted driving. A THP bus is key to their efforts. Video courtesy of WTVC/News Channel 9.
Iowa, Maryland, Nevada and Tennessee have each won a $15,000 grant to spend on efforts to prevent drowsy driving.
The additional shift at Spring Hill Manufacturing in Tenn. will increase output of the recently launched Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia.
Distracted driving simulators can dramatically – yet safely -- demonstrate the dangers of driving distracted. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department in Tennessee recently purchased such a simulator, and plans to use it as an educational tool at county fairs, schools, churches, and other public gatherings to help combat distracted driving. Video courtesy of WHNT 19.
UPS has put steps in place to supply its fleet for Memphis, Tenn. and Jackson, Miss. with an estimated 15 million diesel gallon gas equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG) as part of a multi-year agreement with Memphis Light, Gas and Water and Atmos Energy Marketing, LLC.
AAA and the Texas Department of Insurance offer advice on how to drive safely in foggy conditions.
Tennessee is approaching the 25th anniversary of one of the state's deadliest multi-vehicle collisions, which involved dense fog. Here's a report from WTVC News Channel 9. For the fleet safety tip on driving in fog, click here.
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