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Rolling roadblocks on Alcoa Highway to cause delays in Knox County
- Tennessee
- Knoxville Hwy
- source: Bing
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- Jan 05, 2026 07:28am
With the new year comes continued work on Alcoa Highway. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced rolling roadblocks for this week that will impact drivers in Knox County. From Monday ... Read More
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Pedestrian Fatally Struck While Sitting on I-65 in Nashville, Driver Cooperates with Investigation
- Tennessee
- I-65 Near Nashville
- source: Bing
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- Jan 05, 2026 06:52am
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A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car on I-65 in Nashville while sitting in the middle of the interstate. Read More
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1 killed in single-vehicle crash on Lebanon Pike
- Tennessee
- 3100 Lebanon Pike
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jan 05, 2026 04:08am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WRKN) - One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash along Lebanon Pike in Nashville Sunday night. The crash happened near the intersection of Lebanon Pike and Stewarts Ferry Pike ... Read More
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House fire impacting traffic in Putnam County
- Tennessee
- W Broad St
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jan 04, 2026 9:29pm
A house fire in Putnam County has caused W. Broad Street to be reduced to one lane while crews work to extinguish the blaze. Read More
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Memphis police investigating I-240 crash
- Tennessee
- Memphis
- I-240
- source: Bing
- 10 views
- Jan 04, 2026 00:32am
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An investigation is underway after a two-vehicle crash near I-240 eastbound and Airways early Sunday morning, Memphis Police confirm. Police say they responded to the scene at 1:53 ... Read More
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Memphis area leads Tennessee in traffic death reduction
- Tennessee
- Cookeville
- source: Bing
- 8 views
- Jan 03, 2026 1:08pm
Traffic fatalities decreased by 14% in Tennessee in 2025, with the Memphis area experiencing the most significant decline, according to a report from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland ... Read More
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Tennessee traffic deaths drop 14 percent in 2025
- Tennessee
- US 19
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Jan 02, 2026 4:16pm
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee reported 1,045 traffic deaths in 2025, a 14% drop from the 1,194 deaths reported in 2024, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). The Tennessee Fatality ... Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Jan 02, 2026 3:44pm
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According to the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, a distracted driver was involved in a crash nearly every 43 minutes from 2024 to 2025. '?I think the big takeaway is we all have big choices to make, ... Read More
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Tennessee Highway Patrol chase ends in 'serious' crash, Knoxville police say
- Tennessee
- Knoxville Hwy
- source: Bing
- 7 views
- Jan 02, 2026 08:30am
A Tennessee Highway Patrol chase ended in a '?serious crash'? on Papermill Drive New Year's Day, according to the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
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New traffic pattern coming to Clarksville starting January 2026
- Tennessee
- Rossview Road
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- Jan 01, 2026 4:35pm
There is a new traffic pattern coming to Clarksville in January that motorists need to be aware of. On January 19, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will be installing stop signs in both ... Read More
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Tennessee saw a drop in traffic deaths in 2025, state says
- Tennessee
- Memphis
- source: Bing / Action News 5 on MSN
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- Jan 01, 2026 4:13pm
Tennessee saw 147 fewer deaths on the road in 2025 than in 2024, according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. While the trend for deaths is moving downward, ... Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Jan 01, 2026 3:35pm
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With New Year's Eve come and gone, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is reflecting on the past year and sharing hopes for the next. State Trooper Jacob Tizzard ... Read More
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Tennessee ends 2025 with decline in traffic fatalities, but THP is still looking ahead
- Tennessee
- Nashville Hwy
- source: Bing
- 6 views
- Jan 01, 2026 3:17pm
Tennessee ended 2025 on a decline in traffic deaths, and state officials are looking to keep the downward trend going in 2026. Read More
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Pedestrian dies on New Year's Day after hit-and-run near interstate ramp in Nashville
- Tennessee
- I-440 Near Nashville
- source: Bing
- 13 views
- Jan 01, 2026 09:04am
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Police are looking for the driver that fatally struck a pedestrian near Interstate 440 in Nashville on New Year's Day. Read More
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Semi-truck crashes on I-40, causes traffic delays
- Tennessee
- I-40 Near Accident
- source: Bing
- 13 views
- Jan 01, 2026 07:17am
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A semi-truck has crashed on the interstate, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT says that a truck crashed along Interstate 40 East near Sam Cooper ... Read More
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Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Nolensville Pike
- Tennessee
- Nolensville Pike
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Jan 01, 2026 04:38am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning along Nolensville Pike. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, officers were sent to Nolensville ... Read More
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Nashville celebrates new year with Big Bash celebration, Music Note Drop
- Tennessee
- Nashville
- TN-100
- source: Bing
- 6 views
- Jan 01, 2026 01:58am
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office reminds drivers to be responsible and use rideshare options if they plan to drink during the holiday celebrations. The Visit Music City website lists the following ... Read More
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I-24 reopens after crash involving THP trooper
- Tennessee
- I24
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Jan 01, 2026 01:18am
The crash happened in the eastbound lanes near the Old Hickory Boulevard exit (mile marker 63) at the Rutherford County line just after 10 p.m. Read More
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This Middle Tennessee county has seen a surge in DUI cases in recent years
- Tennessee
- Nashville Hwy
- source: Bing
- 6 views
- Dec 31, 2025 8:14pm
As lawmakers and law enforcement urge Tennesseans to prioritize safe celebrations by driving sober this New Year's Eve, WSMV4 is digging deeper into DUI trends. Read More
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