If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, you may be eligible to pursue a claim. Because of this, you must obtain a copy of your Tennessee accident report as soon as possible. A Tennessee crash report contains the vital information required for insurance purposes.
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1,061Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in Tennessee, 2025 (early estimate)
-11.4%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in Tennessee traffic deaths from 2024 (1,197 deaths)
1.27Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in Tennessee, 2025 (early estimate; 1.44 in 2024)
1,093Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Tennessee, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
Tennessee quick facts
Tennessee quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 1,061, a change of -11.4% from 1,197 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.27 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.44 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 1,093 fatal crashes and 1,197 deaths in Tennessee.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 31, 2024, on I-81, Sullivan County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
Tennessee compared with the United States
The bars compare Tennessee's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
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Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
Cities in Tennessee
Each city page shows who holds the crash report and the city's FARS fatal crash count for 2024.
These are fatal crashes in Tennessee recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 1,093 fatal crashes and 1,197 deaths in Tennessee that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
Tennessee fatal crash records
25 crashes, 2024
Case number
County
City
Crash date
Time
Road / Highway
Collision type
Fatalities
471129
Sullivan
Bristol
Dec 31, 2024
23:34
I-81
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
471137
Rutherford
—
Dec 31, 2024
21:24
SR-268 COMPTON RD
Single/non-collision: Culvert
1
471126
Hamilton
—
Dec 31, 2024
01:31
SR-319 HIXSON PK
Single/non-collision: Embankment
1
471125
Davidson
Nashville
Dec 30, 2024
14:21
US-41/70S SR-1 MURFREESBORO PK
Angle
1
471128
Giles
—
Dec 30, 2024
11:37
CR-BUFORD STATION RD
Front-to-Front
2
471124
Greene
Greeneville
Dec 30, 2024
09:22
SR-350 E MCKEE ST
Single/non-collision: Rollover/Overturn
1
471123
Sullivan
Kingsport
Dec 29, 2024
22:27
I-26 US-23 JAMES H QUILLEN PKW
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
471134
Davidson
Nashville
Dec 29, 2024
21:45
I-40 221A RAMP
Single/non-collision: Parked Motor Vehicle
1
471136
Tipton
Covington
Dec 29, 2024
16:10
US-51 SR-3
Single/non-collision: Guardrail Face
1
471120
Shelby
Memphis
Dec 28, 2024
22:12
US-61 SR-14 S THIRD ST
Front-to-Rear
1
471149
Wilson
—
Dec 27, 2024
20:22
SR-109 at CR-CREIGHTON LN
Angle
1
471140
Maury
Spring Hill
Dec 27, 2024
06:22
MU-PORT ROYAL RD
Front-to-Front
1
471117
Shelby
Memphis
Dec 27, 2024
05:40
CR-E HOLMES RD at US-78 SR-4 LAMAR AVE
Front-to-Front
1
471119
Dyer
—
Dec 27, 2024
04:30
SR-182 LENOX-NAUVOO RD
Single/non-collision: Tree (Standing Only)
1
471116
Shelby
Memphis
Dec 27, 2024
04:08
I-40
Single/non-collision: Guardrail Face
1
471115
Carter
—
Dec 26, 2024
11:00
US-19E SR-37
Single/non-collision: Tree (Standing Only)
1
471112
Rutherford
—
Dec 26, 2024
06:27
I-840
Front-to-Front
1
471138
Knox
—
Dec 26, 2024
00:59
US-25W SR-9 CLINTON PK
Front-to-Front
2
471121
Gibson
Humboldt
Dec 24, 2024
23:18
US-70A/79 SR-76 EAST END DR at US-45W/45WBP SR-366
The SF-1203 Tennessee Uniform Crash Report is filled out and filed by responding law enforcement officers if an accident involves:
Property damage that exceeds $400
A personal injury
A fatality
Reports must be filed with the Department of Safety within twenty days following a motor vehicle collision.
You can get your collision report now by using the free extensive online collision report support center at AccidentReports.com.You can also obtain a copy of your Tennessee police report in a few other ways.
In-Person Requests
You can pick up your report in person from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, located at:6348 Summer AveMemphis, TN38134You will need to fill out a Records Request Form and pay the appropriate fee.
By Mail
Send a written request to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, located at:ATTN: Records Unit6348 Summer AveMemphis, TN 38134A request via mail must include the appropriate fee.
If another law enforcement agency investigated your car crash, you must obtain a copy of your personal accident report directly from that law enforcement agency. This means you must locate the police department that filed the report.
Tennessee accident reports can cost $4.00 to $20.00 per copy. The cost of reports will depend on the length of the report. Forms of payment can include personal checks, business check, debit card, credit card, or money orders. An online payment option is not available at this time.
The information in a crash report will include details of the accident, such as:
A description of vehicle damage and personal injuries
A diagram of the accident scene
Contact information for all parties involved
The responding police officer’s opinion concerning who they believe was responsible for the collision
Accident type (scooter accident, motorcycle accident, semi-truck or tractor trailer accident, pedestrian accident, rollover, single-
Anything that may have contributed to the car crash (road debris, traffic congestion, speeding, drunk driving, inclement weather)
Any citations issued or arrests made (speeding, reckless driving, DUI, DWI, etc.)
Driver’s license numbers
License plate numbers
Vehicle registration
Insurance policy information
Vehicle identification number
Anyone involved in the accident
An accident attorney
Insurance company/insurance carriers
The legal guardian of a minor
After an auto accident, it can be difficult to focus on which documents to request and file with an insurance claim for compensation or a personal injury lawsuit. Unfortunately, if you fail to obtain important documentation after a motor vehicle accident, you may not receive the compensation from the accident claim that you deserve for your injuries and other damages.
Filing an Insurance claim or Personal injury Lawsuit
Accurate documentation, such as a Tennessee accident report, is vital for defending your rights and strengthening your insurance claim or lawsuit.To prove your version of events, it’s helpful to have an objective record of the events that took place. A Tennessee incident report can provide that.
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