Murfreesboro Crash Today (2024)

FAQs

How do I look up an accident report in Tennessee? ›

Any driver/owner/passenger or their agent or legal representative may purchase a copy of the Crash Report for a fee of $4.00. The reports are available approximately 7 days after the date of the crash at the THP District Office. This can be purchased through the mail, or by visiting their office in person.

Human Error in Car Crashes

According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 94% of motor vehicle accidents were caused by driver error. Accidents caused by vehicle problems and environmental conditions accounted for very few traffic accidents.

In Tennessee, motorists must file an accident report regardless of the severity of the accident. Even if there is only minimal property damage, Tennessee law requires you to file a crash report.

How many car accidents happen per day? About 36,164 motor vehicle crashes occurred every day across the U.S. in 2021, according to the National Safety Council's report of 13,200,000 crashes that year.

Oftentimes, the first point of contact for such information would be the Local Police Departments. They maintain detailed logs of accidents reported and are obliged to share key details with the public, though you may need to request these specifically.

Reports filed with the Franklin Police Department may be public record. Requests for inspection or duplication are granted in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. Requests for copies of reports/records must be submitted HERE.

Tennessee is considered a “fault state,” meaning that if you are injured in a car accident here and another driver is at fault, you may be able to recover damages from them and from their insurance company in a personal injury suit.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security requires a car accident report to be filed within 20 days of the incident.

Motor and Other Vehicles § 55-10-102. (a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to the scene of the accident as possible or shall return to and in any event remain at the scene of the accident.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drivers between the ages of 16 and 17 are more likely to be involved in car accidents than drivers from any other age group.

What state has the most fatal car accidents? ›

Mississippi has the highest number of fatal car accidents per population with a death rate of 22.2 deaths per 100,000 people. This number correlates with Mississippi drivers admitting to spending 8% of driving time on their phones.

Overall, traveling at night increases your risk of collision much more than any other time of day. Approximately 35% of all accident-related fatalities occur between 6 p.m. and midnight.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) manages accident reports for incidents involving state-owned roadways and highways. Here's how to obtain a GA police report through GDOT: Visit the GDOT website: Navigate to BuyCrash via the GDOT website, where you can access your GA accident report online.

To report a crime that has occurred within Knoxville city limits, call the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) at 865.215. 7000. KPD is located at 800 Howard Baker, Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915.