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Crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists often result in severe and fatal injuries. In 2023, Nashville's streets saw 40 cyclist and pedestrian fatalities. Despite a brief decline in pedestrian fatalities in 2021, the numbers alarmingly rose again in 2022, with 47 deaths. City officials are committed to reversing this trend, improving infrastructure and education, and combating...

Nashville car accident lawyer offers safe driving tips from AAA With the start of the new year, people often make resolutions to make certain changes in their lives. According to AAA, one of the changes people should make in 2024 is to drive safer in an effort to prevent car accidents. “Bad driving habits may...

Connect Downtown, a new initiative in Nashville, will likely transform the city's downtown core into a safer, more efficient, and more accessible area. This project aims to tackle the challenges of traffic congestion and car accidents. Car accidents in downtown Nashville An interactive map of Nashville shows that downtown has the highest concentration of traffic...

Pedestrian fatalities in Tennessee have spiked in the last decade. A recent study shows that pedestrian deaths in Tennessee have increased significantly in the past ten years. Road design and speed limits are cited as the top reasons for this increase. This research has important implications for Tennessee and other states. It provides insights that...

Tennessee drivers have witnessed a troubling trend in recent years—an alarming rise in traffic fatalities. Unfortunately, the roads we travel daily have become avenues of tragedy for far too many individuals and families. Traffic deaths in 2023 already top the previous two years If you or a loved one has been injured in a car...

Speeding is a common factor in Nashville car accidents. In an effort to reduce the number of car accidents caused by speeding drivers in Nashville, the city plans to install 85 traffic calming projects throughout Music City over the next year, according to a recent announcement from the Nashville Department of Transportation. "A selection of...

Safety implications need to be considered, AAA Foundation says. There has been a movement in recent years to raise the speed limit on certain roads across the country. Those in favor argue that higher limits can improve traffic flow and decrease travel time. But opponents worry about the risk of increased accidents and fatalities. A...

What's Causing the Rise in Fatal Pedestrian Accidents? Pedestrian accident fatalities nationwide reached a four-decade high last year, according to the latest statistics compiled by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). "Both state and national data confirm that the pedestrian safety crisis on U.S. roads is worsening," according to a recent GHSA report based on...

Teen driving fatalities increase in the summer. Car accidents are a tragic reality on our roads, and Tennessee has seen a concerning rise in teen driver fatalities in recent years. In just the last five years, the number of teen driver fatalities in Tennessee increased by more than 50. In 2017, there were 125 young...

Tennessee participates in the national movement to help prevent motorcycle accidents Motorcycle enthusiasts and motorists alike take advantage of Tennessee's diverse geography, from the majestic Smoky Mountains to the fertile delta lands of the Mississippi River. These scenic routes, combined with Tennessee's cultural, historical, social, and entertainment offerings, make it a destination for riders of...