{"id":2529208,"date":"2026-01-03T16:27:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T21:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/memphis-area-leads-tennessee-in-traffic-death-reduction\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T16:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T21:29:58","slug":"memphis-area-leads-tennessee-in-traffic-death-reduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/memphis-area-leads-tennessee-in-traffic-death-reduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Memphis area leads Tennessee in traffic death reduction"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmemphis-area-leads-tennessee-in-traffic-death-reduction%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2529208&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Traffic fatalities in Tennessee fell about 14% in 2025, according to a Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security report. The Memphis area saw the largest drop &#8211; the Tennessee Highway patrols Memphis post investigated 169 deaths in 2025, down from 259 in 2024 (figures exclude the last two days of the year). Officials credited the decline largely to targeted enforcement from the Memphis Safe Task Force and the Bluff City task Force, a state-federal partnership announced by Gov. Bill Lee. Other declines included Cookeville (77 to 57) and Lawrenceburg (77 to 65), while Knoxville recorded 25 fewer fatalities. Two posts reported increases: Jackson rose from 88 to 97 (mostly on rural roads) and Chattanooga from 124 to 128. State troopers and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >highway safety officials emphasized enforcement<\/a>, education, seat belt use and impaired-driving prevention as keys to further <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-show-lockdowns-are-killing-more-people-than-the-virus\/\" title=\"How To Show Lockdowns Are Killing More People Than The Virus\">reducing deaths<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Memphis area leads Tennessee in traffic death reduction<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2462593\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square)&nbsp;&ndash; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/traffic\/\">Traffic<\/a> fatalities decreased by 14% in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tennessee\/\">Tennessee<\/a> in 2025, with the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/memphis\/\">Memphis<\/a> area experiencing the most significant decline, according to a report from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.<\/p>\n<p>The Memphis post of the Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated 169 traffic deaths, down from 259 in 2024. The numbers do not include the last two days of the year, the department said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/infrastructure\/4399802\/faa-air-traffic-control-overhaul-needs-20-billion-more\/\">FAA says air traffic control overhaul needs additional $20 billion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/infrastructure\/4364940\/train-derailment-molten-sulfur-kentucky\/\">Train carrying molten sulfur derails in Kentucky<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/infrastructure\/4363235\/midair-helicopter-crash-new-jersey\/\">One dead and another injured after two helicopters collide in New Jersey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Law enforcement officials attributed the decline in fatalities to the Memphis Safe Task Force and the Tennessee Highway Patrol&rsquo;s Bluff City Task Force. The Task Force is a state and federal partnership announced by Gov. Bill Lee in late 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Cookeville traffic deaths declined from 77 in 2024 to 57 in 2025. The post, which is about 80 miles east of Nashville, oversees the roadways in 15 counties.<\/p>\n<p>The Knoxville Post investigated 25 fewer fatalities in 2025, which were in Knox County, according to the department.<\/p>\n<p>Lawrenceburg had 65 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-cops-forced-to-allow-violent-criminals-to-flee-crime-scenes-after-new-police-reforms\/\" title=\"Washington Cops Forced To Allow Violent Criminals To Flee Crime Scenes After New Police Reforms\">traffic fatalities<\/a> in 2025 and 77 in 2024. The Middle Tennessee post serves 11 counties.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is meaningful progress, and it represents lives saved,&rdquo; said Col. Matt Perry, commander of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, in a statement. &ldquo;Our troopers see the consequences of dangerous driving every day. Enforcement, education and visibility matter, and we will continue working to slow drivers down, curb impaired driving and reinforce seat belt use across the state.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Two posts saw an increase in fatalities. The Jackson post saw an increase from 88 in 2024 to 97 in 2025, according to the report. The post is located about 70 miles from Memphis and serves 14 counties. Law enforcement officials said the increase was mostly on rural roads.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/3925025\/trump-reshaped-auto-industry-one-year\/\">HOW TRUMP RESHAPED THE AUTO INDUSTRY IN ONE YEAR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chattanooga post, which includes 12 counties, experienced a slight increase from 124 to 128.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our focus remains on proven strategies like seat belt use, impaired driving prevention and pedestrian safety,&rdquo; said Buddy Lewis, director of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. &ldquo;These numbers show progress, but they also remind us that every driver has a role in keeping our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-holds-up-truck-traffic-to-change-mexicos-migration-politics\/\" title=\"Texas Holds Up Truck Traffic to Change Mexico&#039;s Migration Politics\">roads safe<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Memphis leads TN in 2025 traffic death decline<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2869,"featured_media":2529209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AP24176580051853-traffic.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[15976,70069,6651,70068,39568],"class_list":["post-2529208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-memphis","tag-road-safety-improvements","tag-tennessee","tag-traffic-fatalities","tag-traffic-safety"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AP24176580051853-traffic.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2529208","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2869"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2529208"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2529208\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2529212,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2529208\/revisions\/2529212"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2529209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2529208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2529208"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2529208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}